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1. iii 95 Warranty Information 97 Index 103 User Notes amp Settings 107 USerseHtings illeciti ea 107 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 7 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Figures amp Tables List of Figures Figure t TYDICal GZS elle 13 Figure 2 Heading amp Pitch Installation viewed from aDOVe 19 Figure 3 Heading amp Roll Installation viewed from aboOVe 20 Figure 4 Mounting using the Fixed Base 21 Figure 5 Connecting the Power Data Cable vac oca A ii 21 POUE O Algimen COS nera A A ios 22 Foure 7 Fastening Me FIXGG BaS Onir e Bee O a A Cdaxends 22 Figure 8 Mounting sing the Pole Base hs ee cee iaia 23 PIGdne JAN CANA Washer coco 2 oases a area 23 Figure 10 Pole Base WIth CADIS rss iaa lalo coli alal 24 Figure Ti LONO SIOME AMG MING Mes ciclica 25 Figure 12 Typical Wiring Diagram of a Vector Pro G2 System with Autopilot amp Compass Display 31 Figure 13 DE9 amp DB25 Pin Numbering iii 32 Figure 14 Typical Wiring with a PC for Vector Pro G2 Control amp DisplaYy 34 Figure 15 Typical Wiring with a PC based Navigation Program 35 Figure 16 Secondary Antenna Search Volume iii 42 PIQUE 17 TENIA A ille ila 43 Fig re 18 MES 5YrO alded Se aiii A ete sand ie ites 44 Figure 19 Pocket
2. JASC GPDTM 5 JASC GPGBS 5 JASC GPGGA 5 JASC GPGRS 5 JASC GPGSA 5 JASC GPGST 5 JASC GPGSV 5 JASC GPRRE 5 im JASC GPDTM 0 JASC GPGBS 0 JASC GPGGA 0 JASC GPGRS 0 JASC GPGSA 0 JASC GPGST 0 IASC GPGSV 0 JASC GPRRE O 8 Set SI TEX Defaults Port A txt configures the G2 with the factory defaults 27 amp 3 Generation JOFF PCSI 1 0 PCSI 2 0 JASC GPGGA 1 JASC GPGLL 1 IASC GPGSA 0 JASC GPGST O JASC GPGSV O JASC GPRMC 0 JASC GPVTG 1 JASC GPZDA 1 JASC GPHDG 1 JASC GPHDM 1 JASC GPHDT 1 JASC GPROT 1 JASC HPR 1 JATT COGAID NO JATT GYROAID YES JATT TILTAID YES JATT ROLL NO JATT HBIAS O0 0O IATT PBIAS 0 0 JATT HDMTRUE NO JATT NMEAHE NO IJDIFF NONE NN N N 1 JDIFF BEACON for a G2B 1 Generation JOFF PCSI 1 0 PCSI 2 0 JASC GPGLL 1 JASC HCHDM 5 JASC HEHDT 5 JASC HEROT 5 IATT GYROAID YES JATT MAGAID NO IATT TILTAID YES JATT ROLL NO JATT HBIAS O 0 JATT PBIAS 0 0 JDIFF NONE 1 In this and some other scripts it is necessary to insert some empty lines between the two commands shown to allow the G2 sufficient time to recognize the enable command and start to respond to it before it receives the subsequent disable command On the test PCs at SI TEX this requires 20 empty lines between the two commands On your PC it may be different so you may have to experiment with it The e
3. 32 C to 74 C Storage Temperature 40 C to 85 C Humidity 0 to 100 condensing Data cable length standard o 15 metres 50 feet or 30 metres 100 feet custom lengths are available Table 23 Mechanical Specifications Document PN 29010078 V2 0 70 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Appendix 2 Setting Up amp Using HyperTerminal This section describes the basic procedures for using HyperTerminal with a Vector Pro G2 Most of the screen shots and examples of typical data amp commands in this section were taken while running the standard HyperTerminal program on a newer PC running a Core2 Quad CPU Windows XP Pro 32 bit SP3 and an LCD display at 1600 x 1200 The PC TM G2 connection on the G2 s RS 232 ports was via two generic USB to Serial adapters set up for COM 5 amp 6 The G2B s Port A was connected to COM 5 and Port B to COM 6 The two detailed ports examples were taken on an older laptop Celeron CPU Windows XP Pro SP3 LCD display 1024 x 768 The G2B s RS 232 ports were connected via a generic 4 serial input to USB adapter Port A was mapped to COM4 Ports B to COM5 Set Up a New Connection Start Hyperterminal and give the new connection a name amp Icon that makes sense to you for example to help you remember what port it is used on in later use Connection Description o 7 x 5 New Connection Enter a name and c
4. SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Output Data Formats There are three formats that the Vector Pro G2 can output data in the NMEA 0183 Standard s format a proprietary format and a binary format For full details on the NMEA sentences please refer to the NMEA 0183 Standard For details on the G2 s specific capabilities fields format etc in the NMEA 0183 sentences please refer to the GPS Technical Reference NMEA 0183 Output Many of the NMEA 0183 Standard s navigation amp GPS data sentences are available on the G2 Of those the sentences enabled in SI TEX s factory default configuration are denoted like this with the update rate shown in the corresponding column Sentences not enabled in the factory default configuration are indicated with an X Maximum output rates are shown in the far right column for convenience To make changes see pages 51 and 52 e Enabled Max Description GPDTM Datum Reference GPGGA Global Positioning System Fix Data xop GPGLL Geographic Position Latitude amp Longitude x j GPGRS GNSS Range Residuals GPGST GNSS Pseudorange Error Statistics o2 x1 fo GPGSV GNSS Satellites in View 02 x1 fo GPHDG True Heading Variation amp Deviation x20 0 GPHDM Magnetic Heading 1 j 2 GPRMC Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data 02 xo GPRRE Range Residual 1 EST GPVTG Course and Speed Over Ground Table 6 Default NMEA Output Sentences C
5. Function arrow and ctrl keys actas Tri te eee ee a Windows keys Backspace key sends CrkH Del Ctr H Space Ctr H Emulation AN Sl Telnet terminal ID ANSI Backscroll buffer lines 500 Play sound when connecting or disconnecting Terminal Setup Input Translation ASCII Setup Figure 26 COM Port Properties Dialog Box Settings Tab Document PN 29010078 V2 0 13 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Click on the ASCII Setup button CCT zx ASCII Sending Y Send line ends with line feeds Echo typed characters locally Line delay fio milliseconds Character delay fo milliseconds ASCII Receiving Append line feeds to incoming line ends Force incoming data to 7 bit ASCII 4 Wrap lines that exceed terminal width Figure 27 COM Port ASCII Setup Dialog Box Note you may find that a Line Delay longer or shorter than 10 msec will be needed on your PC you may also need to set a non zero Character Delay The other buttons on the Settings Tab do not need to be clicked since the default parameter values on those dialogs are fine Exit the File Properties Settings dialog click on the appropriate OK buttons Save and Re use the Connection One you have finished setting up the New Connection s satisfactorily you should do a manual Save so that you have
6. G2 is less likely to be affected by DGPS signal outages due to signal blockages weak signals or interference If you are new to GPS technology we recommend that you consult Hemisphere s GPS Technical Reference manual or further information on the capabilities amp general features of their Crescent based GPS products before proceeding Note while the Vector Pro G2 amp G2B are designed to provide highly accurate GPS position amp heading data even when subject to the pitching rolling and wide speed range of marine vessels the use of the G2s is not limited to the marine market Other excellent applications include machine control machinery guidance container tracking or indeed any application that requires high precision position and or heading information in an all weather outdoor environment The Vector Pro G2 is factory configured for easy use in typical marine situations such as illustrated in Figure 1 The goal when the factory default settings were being selected was that the G2 could be used right out of the box in most marine applications with no changes required in configuration settings We hope that you will be able to do exactly that use your new Vector Pro G2 right out of the box But if not then the information in this manual will show you how to adjust your G2 to operate exactly how you want it to 1 See Appendix 3 on page 89 for more details This manual can be found on the CD that is supplied
7. parameters depend on the affected function or setting in the G2 e g rates in Hz time in seconds angles in degrees and so on All the units are implicit and are not required in the command Other commands control some aspect of the G2 s operation for example the Baud rate that the specified port will run at The G2 responds by making the specified change and in most cases outputs a reply e g gt Jaaa OK Other commands request some specific information from the G2 The G2 responds with that information but it only does so one time i e the reply does not update on a repeated basis unlike the NMEA amp other outputs To help you understand these commands a number of examples of their usage can be found on pages 81 to 84 All changes that you make are temporary unless you send a JSAVE command to the G2 If you power cycle the G2 before doing that all your changes will be lost and the G2 will power up with the configuration that was last Saved On the other hand if you do send a JSAVE while the G2 has some changes in settings that you meant to be temporary for example Shutting off all normal data output so you can query amp inspect status more easily then those changed settings will be the permanent power up settings until you change things again and do another JSAVE 9 Caution You MUST wait until the G2 responds with a SAVE OK reply after sending a JS
8. 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation Vector Pro G2 or G2B Power Fuse Switch or Breaker RED 18 AWG gt BLACK 18 AWG O Ship s D Battery 11 36 VDC Ps Alarm Contacts WHITE amp WHITE w RED STRIPE Cut off amp tape back Alarm Shield Drain wire AAA a gt E System Navigation System Controller or Display Chartplotter Radar etc Port A RS 422 GREEN BLACK w GREEN STRIPE NMEA 0183 Out EN 2 AS To other gt NMEA equipment S User supplied cable or wires Port B RS 422 YELLOW YELLOW w BLACK STRIPE To Navigation System Controller TT amp or other NMEA equipment Autopilot System SI TEX SP36 shown B A B ue B D _ComApy P SERTES SPU a Nor 7 Heading Source NAV IN1 Speed Source NAV IN1 Port A RS 232 BLUE BLACK w BLUE STRIPE GREY RS 232 Signal Ground GPS Compass Display System Navigator G2 shown Navigation Source NAV IN2 Port B RS 232 BROWN BLACK w BROWN STRIPE RO Other Equipment using RS 232 Figure 12 Typical Wiring Diagram of a Vector Pro G2 System with Autopilot 8 Compass Display Document PN 29010078 V2 0 31 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Ope
9. 48 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Changing the Configuration You may change the factory default configuration of the Vector Pro G2 if you wish Many other output sentences can be enabled and or the factory default ones disabled to suit the requirements of any specific installation The output update rate of each enabled sentence may be changed as required Ifa given sentence is enabled on both ports the output rate on each port may the same or different if desired The port Baud rates can be changed as required There may be different Baud rates on each port if desired These changes as well as numerous other characteristics of the G2 s operation are done by means of a set of input commands in sentences that are similar to NMEA sentences These command sentences must be sent to the G2 from a suitable control device such as the Navigator G2 GPS Compass Display System or a PC via the Receive wire on the RS 232 side of the Primary Port A For an overview of how to configure the G2 s output sentences and tables of the G2 s available command sentences see pages 51 through 56 For a full description and explanation of all the G2 s command sentences please refer to the GPS Technical Reference manual Making Changes To make changes a suitable control device must be connected to the G2 a PC running suitable software i e Hyper
10. 8 Here is a typical power on sequence from Port B captured simultaneously with the Port A sequence above the first second is all Null data GPHDT T 1B GPHDM M 1B GPHDT T 1B GPHDM M 1B GPHDT T 1B GPHDM M 1B GPHDT T 1B GPHDM M 1B GPHDT T 1B GPHDM M 1B GPHDT T 1B GPHDM M 1B GPHDT T 1B GPHDM M 1B GPHDT T 1B GPHDM M 1B GPHDT T 1B GPHDM M 1B GPHDT T 1B GPHDM M 1B GPVTG T M N K N 2C after 35 seconds more the VIG sentence begins to have valid speed amp COG data GPHDM M 1B GPHDT 1 1B GPHDM M 1B GPVTG 29 03 T 10 95 M 0 27 N 0 50 K D 23 and after a few seconds more the RTK based heading data begins to appear in the HDM amp HDT sentences GPHDT T 1B GPHDM M 1B GPHDT 263 44 T 02 GPHDM 245 37 M 02 Note as you can see in the example outputs above the position heading amp other output data is initially Null values i e the respective fields in the NMEA sentences are empty Yet the sentences still have proper structure and format including correct checksums Some NMEA equipment may accept these sentences as valid and not generate any invalid data lost heading or similar alarms or warnings Other equipment may react to them with such alarms amp or warnings CAUTION Although the examples above were captured during a power on sequence the same Null heading e
11. Do not tighten down the base to surface screws all the way just yet leave them just loose enough so that you can swivel the base within the slotted holes when you are doing final alignment see page 25 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 22 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation Pole Base _ Figure 8 Mounting using the Pole Base o 1 Install a threaded mounting pole at the location you have chosen The pole must be supplied by you it must have an appropriate height for the location and must have 1 14 UNS threads on one or both ends If you are mounting the pole on a surface drill amp de burr a hole in the surface centered in the pole with a diameter at least slightly larger than the G2 s cable 2 Fasten the pole securely to the vessel using appropriate fasteners clamps etc of your choice SI TEX recommends that all hardware be corrosion resistant 3 Thread the supplied 1 14 UNS threaded hex jam nut and then a suitable flat washer onto a 1 14 UNS threaded end of the mounting pole the end which will be the top end of the pole Figure 9 Jam Nut and Washer Document PN 29010078 V2 0 23 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation 4 Route the free end of the G2 s power data cable through the centre hole in the pole base from the top side of the base Then route it d
12. PTAU PSAT HPR If vessel does not pitch roll quickly increase it Speed SPDTAU GPRMC VTG BIN 1 ane see Goes Det anos speed quickly increase it Table 17 Smoothing Time Constants If your vessel is small and highly manoeuvrable or if you are unsure of how changing these values will affect your vessel and the other navigation equipment you have on board it is probably best to be conservative and leave the time constants at the default settings But if you do wish to change any of the G2 s time constants the next table provides some formulae for figuring out an optimal value of each constant For further details please consult the GPS Technical Reference manual Time COGTAU 0 0 to 60 maxrate of change of course in sec default 0 0 QD HTAU 0 0 to 60 0 gyro ON default 2 0 40 max rate of turn in sec gyro OFF 20 max rate of turn in sec HRTAU 0 0 to 60 sec max rate of rate of turn in sec default 2 0 _ 10 PTAU 0 0 to 60 sec 10 default 0 5 max rate of pitch in sec SPDTAU 0 0 to 60 sec max rate of Acceleration in metres sec default 0 0 DAT 7 able 18 Time Constant Formulae 1 Speed conversions 1 Knot 0 51444 metres sec amp 1 Km H 0 53996 Knots Note the default value of 2 0 seconds for HTAU amp HRTAU is correct when the gyro is enabled If the gyro is disabled the equivalent default value of HTAU is 0 5 seconds But the HTAU constant is
13. aka DB9 S as follows DES Pin WireGolor GZ2Signal COM Port Signa Port A Transmit data Black w Blue Stripe Port A Receive data Transmit Data Black w Brown Stripe Port B Receive data Transmit Data Signal Ground Signal Ground Table 4 PC COM Port DE9 to G2 s RS 232 Port A or B DB25 Connectors If the PC has a DB25 COM port connector connect the wires from the G2 to a DB25 female connector aka DB25 S as follows Wire Color Signal COM Port Signal _ BE Bu i Brown Ty Sacro Signal Grouni 3 3 7 Table 5 PC COM Port DB25 to G2 s RS 232 Port A or B 9 Caution You can NOT wire both of the G2 s RS 232 ports to one PC COM port simultaneously You will probably only be using the G2 s RS 232 Port A when connecting to a PC However if you do wish to connect to both of the G2 s RS 232 ports simultaneously you will need to have two COM ports on the PC with each wired as listed above Be sure to wire the Signal Ground to BOTH COM ports Note none of the other RS 232 signals that are normally available on PC COM ports amp sometimes used by the ports amp or equipment connected to them such as the status amp flow control signals RTS CTS DSR DCD etc are available on nor used by the G2 s serial ports Document PN 29010078 V2 0 33 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation Using a PC
14. in fact tells the G2 to use whatever valid source of SBAS signals is visible in the geographic location the G2 is currently at Thus in Europe WAAS means use EGNOS and similarly in other regions which may have SBAS service The Beacon receiver in the G2B is always running no matter which DGPS mode is in use The receiver is by default running in full automatic tuning mode it may be changed to manual tuning using the GPMSK command see the GPS Technical Reference If neither SBAS nor Beacon corrections are available an external source of RTC SC 104 differential corrections may be selected JDIFF OTHER Baud Rates amp Data Bandwidth If you are going to change the enabled sentences and or update rates that the G2 is outputting on one or both ports you may need to change the Baud rate with the JBAUD command 7 The factory default Baud rate for both Ports A amp B in the G2 is 4800 Baud this complies with the NMEA 0183 Standard The G2 s serial data is always formatted 8 N 1 which means that there are 10 bits sent per byte and so the factory default transmit receive data bandwidth is 480 bytes second on each port In any serial communications system the total number of bytes sent per second must not exceed the data bandwidth A good rule of thumb when setting up serial communications systems is that the total bytes sec should be less than 90 of the bandwidth The NMEA amp proprietary sentences enabled i
15. or output continues like that for another 30 seconds then position speed COG amp more satellite data begins to appear in the GGA GLL VTG RMC GSA amp GST sentences GPHDT T 1B GPROT V 08 GPHDM M 1B GPHDG E E 70 PSAT HPR 232334 77 75 GPGGA 232334 77 4911 30164 N 12304 50975 w 2 05 2 5 5 0 M 17 7 M 4 8 0304 73 GPGLL 4911 30164 N 12304 50975 w 232334 77 A D 7E GPVTG 29 03 T 10 95 M 0 27 N 0 50 K D 23 GPZDA 232334 77 14 05 2009 00 00 6A GPRMC 232334 77 A 4911 30164 N 12304 50975 w 0 27 29 03 140509 D 7D GPGSA M 3 03 07 13 20 23 3 9 2 5 3 0 35 GPGSV 3 1 12 01 15 108 02 05 331 03 10 118 45 04 10 270 79 GPGSV 3 2 12 07 46 250 48 08 49 246 13 74 313 49 20 19 176 41 72 GPGSV 3 3 12 23 66 108 53 25 03 069 27 85 301 32 03 160 70 GPGST 232334 77 3 0 6 7 3 0 348 0 6 5 3 3 8 9 5C and a few seconds later the RT K based heading amp pitch data begins to appear in the HDT ROT HDM HDG and HPR sentences GPHDT 263 77 T 02 GPROT 0 8 A 14 GPHDM 245 69 M 09 GPHDG 263 77 E 0 00 E 77 PSAT HPR 232342 00 263 77 7 93 N 30 although the speed amp COG data in this example is invalid since the G2 was not moving during this output capture sequence see the footnote on page 42 and the note after Table 18 on page 60 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 86 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices
16. 02 N 0 03 K D 21 GPZ DA 004304 00 15 05 2009 00 00 6F GPHDT 264 66 T 05 GFROT 0 2 A 33 GPHDM 246 94 M 08 GPHDG 246 94 0 00 E 17 72 E50 PSAT HFR 004305 00 264 66 4 44 N 3A GPGGA 004305 00 4911 30466 N 12304 51067 w 2 07 1 9 0 4 M 17 6 M 5 6 0304 78 GPGLL 4911 30466 N 12304 51067 W 004305 00 A D 77 GPVTG 340 51 T 322 79 M 0 09 N 0 17 K D 27 GPZDA 004305 00 15 05 2009 00 00 6E GPRMC 004305 00 A 4911 30466 N 12304 51067 W 0 09 340 51 150509 17 7 E D 18 GPGSA M 3 03 07 08 13 19 23 25 2 8 1 9 2 0 3E GPGSW 3 1 12 03 30 086 48 06 25 068 07 78 303 52 08 38 267 48 76 GPGS 3 2 12 10 23 312 13 66 136 53 16 13 044 19 20 114 46 72 GPGSV 3 3 127 23 30 134 50 24 01 340 25 735 056 50 28 09 210 37 7A GPGST 004305 00 0 4 0 6 0 3 6 9 0 6 0 3 0 7 59 GPHDT 264 63 T 00 GPROT 0 2 4 33 GPHDM 246 91 M 0D GPHDG 246 91 0 00 E 17 72 E 55 PSAT HPR 004306 00 264 63 4 48 N 30 GPGGA 004306 00 4911 30466 N 12304 51067 W 2 07 1 9 0 3 M 17 6 M 6 0 0304 79 GPGLL 4911 30466 N 12304 51067 W 004306 00 A D 74 GPVTG 259 78 T 242 06 Mm 0 06 N 0 11 K D 23_ Connected 1 23 25 ANSI 14800 l 1 SCROLL CAPS um Capture Print echo Figure 29 Typical Port A Session This is a more detailed look at the matching session on Port B ComNav Vector COM5 4800 HyperTerminal File Edit Vi
17. 27 T 00 GPROT 0 6 A 37 GPHDM 246 55 M 05 GPHDG 246 55 0 00 E 17 72 E 5D PSAT HPR 232349 00 264 27 6 72 N 37 GPGGA 232349 00 4911 30203 N 12304 50982 w 2 05 2 5 4 4 M 17 6 M 5 8 0304 76 GPGLL 4911 30203 N 12304 50982 w 232349 00 A D 7E GPVTG 121 77 T 104 05 M 0 13 N 0 24 K D 20 GPZDA 232349 00 14 05 2009 00 00 60 GPHDT 264 32 T 04 GPROT 18 7 A 0F GPHDM 246 60 M 03 GPHDG 246 60 0 00 E 17 72 E 5B PSAT HPR 232350 00 264 32 6 48 N 32 GPGGA 232350 00 4911 30203 N 12304 50979 w 2 05 2 5 4 5 M 17 6 M 5 6 0304 75 GPGLL 4911 30203 N 12304 50979 WwW 232350 00 A D 72 GPVTG 308 82 T 291 10 M 0 04 N 0 07 K D 2F GPZDA 232350 00 14 05 2009 00 00 68 GPRMC 232350 00 A 4911 30203 N 12304 50979 w 0 04 308 82 140509 17 7 D 13 GPGSA M 3 03 07 13 20 23 3 9 2 5 3 0 35 GPGSV 3 1 12 01 15 108 02 05 330 03 10 118 45 04 10 270 78 GPGSV 3 2 12 07 46 250 49 08 49 246 13 74 314 49 20 19 176 43 76 GPGSV 3 3 12 23 66 108 53 25 03 069 27 85 302 32 03 160 73 GPGST 232350 00 1 1 2 4 1 1 347 9 2 4 1 2 3 2 59 This is 1 second i e one full sequence of all the factory default enabled sentences of typical output from Port B captured approximately simultaneously with Port A above GPHDT 264 05 T 00 GPHDM 246 33 M 05 GPHDT 264 09 T 0C GPHDM 246 38 M 0E GPHDT 264 12 T 06 GPHDM 246 41 M 00 GPHDT 264 21 T 06 GPHDM 246 49 M 08 GPHDT 264 21 T 06 GPHDM 246
18. 4 PC COM Port DEQ to G2 s RS 232 Port A or B i 33 Table 5 PC COM Port DB25 to G2 s RS 232 Port A OP B u a 33 Table 6 Default NMEA Output Sentence Configuration 46 Table 7 Default Proprietary Output Sentence Configuration e 47 Table 8 Commands for the NMEA Output Sentences ecaa a a Ea EEA E E Eaa 52 Table 9 Commands for the Proprietary Output Sentences ie 52 Table 10 Commands for the Binary Output Sentences 53 Table 11 Commands for the Beacon Output Sentences G2B ONly occcccccocccccccconcnccconcncncnnoncnononnnncononnancnnnnnnns 53 Table 12 Commands for the Beacon Receiver G2B only occcooocnnccnncccccnoonncnnnnncnnnononcnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonannnnnnnnnns 53 Table 13 Commands for the Smoothing Time ConstantS ie 54 Table 14 Commands for Baud Rates Installation Options amp Internal Sensors ooccconccconcncconnccnnnconnncnnnononnnonors 54 Table 15 Commands for Miscellaneous Features 8 FUNCHtIONS 55 Table 16 Commands for Status amp Configuration iii 56 lable 17 smoething Hme Constanis sa leali ala 60 Table 18 Time Constant Forme A aaa 60 Table 19 GPS Receiver Specifications lapilli ebbe 69 Table 20 DGPS Beacon Receiver SpecificatioNS
19. 43 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Gyro aided RTK The Vector Pro G2 s internal gyro offers several benefits It will shorten reacquisition times when the G2 s heading computation is stopped due to momentary obstruction of GPS satellite signals by reducing the search volume required for solution of the RTK after obstruction of the signals ends The gyro measures the relative angular change in the heading since the last valid RTK heading was computed in conjunction with the tilt sensor it reduces the search volume to a wedge shaped location within the tilt sensor ring on the surface of the search sphere Figure 18 Tilt amp Gyro aided Search An additional feature of the gyro is that it can provide an accurate substitute heading for a short period depending on the Roll and Pitch motions of the vessel during instances of momentary obstruction of GPS satellite signals at either antenna this may occur for example when passing close to high vertical walls or underneath bridges When such obstructions occur the gyro is automatically used to provide an alternate source of heading accurate to within 1 for up to 3 minutes Ideally the gyro based heading will see the system through to reacquisition If the outage lasts longer than 3 minutes the gyro is deemed to have drifted too far and the G2 will begin outputting NULL fields in the heading output sentences
20. 49 M 08 GPHDT 264 21 T 06 GPHDM 246 50 M 00 GPHDT 264 23 T 04 GPHDM 246 51 M 01 GPHDT 264 29 T 0E GPHDM 246 57 M 07 GPHDT 264 32 T 04 GPHDM 246 60 M 03 GPHDT 264 34 T 02 GPHDM 246 62 M 01 GPVTG 273 73 T 256 02 M 0 08 N 0 15 K D 2B Document PN 29010078 V2 0 19 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Sending Commands to the G2 Another problem when using HyperTerminal with a G2 is that it s hard to simply type commands to the G2 That s because HyperTerminal is a dumb terminal program it depends on the device it is talking to the G2 in this case for editing user input hit a key on the keyboard and that character immediately gets sent out to the G2 But the G2 is does not have an input editor function i e the Backspace amp Delete keys mean nothing to it so you can not correct any wrong characters which you happen to type Nor does the G2 echo any characters it receives back out to the PC so you can t even see what you re typing And it s even worse if you are trying to type commands while the G2 is sending a continuous stream of data The solution to this is to use script files simple text files containing the command s that you want to send to the G2 which you can create with any text editor e g Notepad WordPad Word etc on a PC Vector G2 4800 COM5 HyperTerminal File Edit View
21. 58 81 89 D DGPS 2 14 18 29 39 40 41 42 55 61 69 82 83 84 89 90 97 F Fuse Replacement n 65 zO a G2B 1 2 3 14 18 27 40 41 47 53 55 61 65 69 75 82 83 89 90 91 107 GPS REeGeplon lena 18 Ground 17 27 28 29 33 36 42 46 54 60 91 H HyperTerminal2 49 61 71 73 74 75 77 78 80 83 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 103 Index ny Installation 1 15 17 19 20 30 36 50 89 92 N Navigator G2 26 28 30 34 49 50 61 NMEA 26 28 29 30 34 36 46 47 48 49 51 52 55 61 70 83 90 _ P PC 2 28 29 32 33 34 35 36 39 45 47 49 50 71 74 75 80 82 A iii corti 2 19 43 44 47 54 55 60 POCKOIMIA Nanita pote tes 34 49 50 61 Power SUDD eeraa 17 93 PrODMetarY ica 47 51 52 53 55 R RO listados od 2 20 41 43 44 47 54 58 60 84 RS 232 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 34 36 40 48 49 51 70 71 90 91 RS 422 26 27 28 29 30 32 34 36 48 70 90 91 lutitas 42 43 44 47 56 58 59 ia SpecificatioNSs 17 69 70 97 f Website 32 33 36 71 75 W Warranty 1 17 22 24 25 97 98 99 WING lalla 2 26 30 31 34 35 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Document PN 29010078 V2 0 104 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX
22. 66 M 0 15 N 0 27 K A 23 GPZDA 231530 00 12 05 2008 00 00 6C GPHDG 347 31 0 00 E 17 92 E 50 SPSAT MPR 231531 00 265 22 2 92 N 33 SGPGGA 231531 00 4911 30579 N 12304 51113 w 1 07 2 1 2 2 M 17 6 M 7 SGPGLI 4911 30579 N 12304 51113 w 231531 00 A A 7A GPVTG 262 19 7T 244 28 M 0 02 N 0 05 K A 22 SGPZ0A 231531 ob 12 05 2008 0b 00 6D SGPRYC 231531 00 A 4911 30579 N 12304 51113 w 0 yt 262 19 120508 17 9 A 18 19 SGPGSA M 3 07 16 20 23 25 27 32 3 12 1 2 2 3 SGPHDM 247 28 M 0E SGPGSV 3 1 12 02 98 328 04 21 296 07 13 330 45 13 41 287 74 SGPVTG 144 ae T 126 38 M 0 17 N 0 32 K A 20 GSV 3 2 12 16 43 103 47 20 53 178 52 23 78 322 44 25 40 234 48 70 GPHDT 265 r 07 SGPHOM 247 397 My Figure 28 A Typical Two session Screen Document PN 29010078 V2 0 76 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Monitoring the G2 This is a more detailed look at a typical HyperTerminal session on Port A after about an hour and a half of operation on the laptop E ComNav Vector COM4 4800 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help EE 3 0B E GPHDM 246 90 M 0C GPHDG 246 90 0 00 E 17 72 E 54 PSAT HPR 004304 00 264 62 4 63 N 3A GPGGA 004304 00 4911 30466 N 12304 51067 w 2 07 1 9 0 4 M 17 6 M 5 8 0304 77 GPGLL 4911 30466 N 12304 51067 W 004304 00 A D 76 GPVTG 294 82 T 277 10 M 0
23. Compass Display System and a generic Chartplotter or other type of Navigation System Note this wiring information assumes that the G2 is in its factory default configuration Autopilot data on Port B and General Navigation data on Port A see pages 45 amp 46 The wiring from the G2 is to the P2 s J9 NAV I O connector as follows a small image of the connector s label is shown to the left of the table Note all current build P2 P3 SPUs have an error on this label but the image below is correct J9 Pin Wire Color Data Carried IN 2B user supplied 1 RS 422 B_ from Chartplotter Navigation etc IN 2A user supplied 1 RS 422 A IS IN 1B Yellow RS 422 B from G2 Port B Transmit Radio speed B IN 1A Yellow w Black stripe RS 422 A p07 OUT 1A user supplied 1 RS 422 A AV 1 0 De ener Autopilot status J OUT 1B user supplied 1 RS 422 B i Table 3 SI TEX SP36 Connection Details 1 These wires are supplied by the user thus colours are not specified here In addition to the above wiring the SI TEX SP36 must be configured to look for both heading and speed data from its NAV1 input port and for Navigation data from NAV2 for details see the respective Source selection descriptions for the Standby Auto amp Nav menus in the P2 Installation amp Operation manual 5001 System The wiring for a 5001 is similar to that of a SI TEX SP36 two RS 422 NAV input ports and one RS 422 o
24. G2 works The second part describes monitoring amp controlling amp configuring the G2 and other performance amp setup information Understanding How the G2 Works The first thing to do in order to operate a Vector Pro G2 is to turn it on Power should always be applied to the G2 by means of a power switch in series with a suitable fuse or circuit breaker see page 27 Automatic amp Continuous Operation When first powered up the G2 performs a cold start which involves determining which GPS amp SBAS satellites are in view and then acquiring signals from all that are in view The DGPS data source is also automatically acquired if the G2 has been set to use DGPS data Once sufficient GPS signals are acquired the G2 begins to generate navigational data which is then sent out on the G2 s two serial ports according to what it has been configured to output While the G2 remains powered its GPS receivers amp processors are always operating Acquisition Time Although initial GPS signal lock may be reached in as little as 30 seconds it may also take as several minutes depending on the current positions of the visible GPS satellites and their relative signal strength During this acquisition time the position heading and other data output may be transmitted on an intermittent basis causing an Invalid heading or similar alarms on navigation devices such as autopilots and radar displays Thus i
25. G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Moving Base Station RTK The technique of computing the location of the Secondary GPS 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 as Moving base station RTK or just RTK RTK technology is very sophisticated and requires a significant amount of real time computation in essence searching for the correct solution within a large number of possible solutions to the mathematical equations which represent the physical relationships of the G2 s two antennae and each visible satellite The Vector Pro G2 s GPS engine s software is able to place a constraint on the RTK solution because the Secondary GPS antenna has a fixed separation of 0 50 metre inside the G2 s enclosure from the Primary antenna This separation allows the RTK search i e for the location of the Secondary antenna to be constrained to the surface of a sphere with a radius 0 50 metre centered on the location of the Primary antenna Primary Antenna 0 5m Baseline Figure 16 Secondary Antenna Search Volume Note The G2 s Moving base station RTK algorithm uses only GPS signals to calculate heading No Differential corrections are used in this calculation and thus the current DGPS source amp signal conditions never affect heading accuracy Determining Speed and Other Navigation Information The bal
26. It is necessary to maintain the correct signal polarity when connecting one of the G2 s RS 422 output wire pairs to an NMEA 0183 Listener The G2 output port s transmit data A signal wire must be connected to the receive data A input terminal of the other device similarly the G2 s B output wire must be connected to the B input terminal of the other device 3 All the G2 s RS 422 output signals are referenced to the G2 s RS 232 Signal Ground although it is usually not necessary to connect that Ground to the other device if using only the RS 422 outputs see page 29 4 the A connection is often labelled Positive or ve or just and the B as Negative or ve or Document PN 29010078 V2 0 28 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation RS 232 The only electrical standard specified in NMEA 0183 is RS 422 However it is common for non marine equipment to be able to accept NMEA formatted data not at RS 422 levels but only at RS 232 levels for example the COM port on a PC is always at RS 232 levels Such equipment often described as being NMEA compatible will require using one or both of the G2 s RS 232 outputs The G2 s Transmit Tx signal wire s must be connected to the Receive Rx pin s of the other device Inputs Both ports Receive inputs Rx wires are at RS 232 lev
27. Query the PRNs of the SBAS satellites currently being used Table 16 Commands for Status amp Configuration 9 The JRESET command should NEVER be used It does not reset the G2 s configuration to the SI TEX factory defaults as you might expect but instead to Hemisphere GPS s own factory defaults which are quite different including the Baud rates being 19200 If you happen to send this command by accident please call your SI TEX Dealer for assistance in restoring normal operation of your G2 JATT MSEP sep Document PN 29010078 V2 0 56 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Other Commands The commands in Table 8 through Table 16 above are all the ones typically used in marine applications of the G2 There are several other commands which Hemisphere s Crescent chipset supports Most of these other commands are documented in the GPS Technical Reference 18 However it should be noted that the GPS Technical Reference is a general purpose reference for the Crescent chipset amp products based on that but SI TEX s Vector Pro G2 amp G2B products do not implement all of the chipset s features So the information in that document must be used with some caution when used with the G2 some of these other commands can be used for special applications diagnostics or other purposes Describing them and their use is beyond the scope of this manual Some of
28. Word document doc which will not work properly in HyperTerminal with a G2 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 80 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Some sample script files we use when working with the G2 at SI TEX are shown below Please feel free to use them in your own work with the G2 For a description of the individual commands here see Table 8 thru Table 13 and the GPS Technical Reference Tip when using the various status scripts below it s often easiest if you first temporarily disable all the G2 s currently updating Navigation data sentences using the All Off or Port A Off scripts That way you can see the status responses and inspect them carefully Note if you do use either of the Off scripts then none of the output sentences enabled in the G2 s current power on configuration settings for Port A will show up in the Query All response since those sentences are at the time of the query disabled However unless you send a JSAVE command to the G2 before you do a power off on cycle all those current sentences will re start after power on Keep in mind that there is no way to determine the G2 s saved configuration except by observing what it does on power up 1 All Off txt shuts off all output sentences on both ports JOFF JOFF OTHER PCSI 1 0 PCSI 2 0 2 Port A Off txt shuts off all output se
29. able to steer the vessel safely on the course that the user wants to follow All SI TEX autopilots need heading to be updated at a rate of about 10 Hz or more any slower causes the autopilot s steering control algorithm to respond too slowly to changes in the vessel s actual heading from wind waves current etc Speed is only needed at 1 Hz or less since it is not used in the steering algorithm but only to select which set of steering parameters is being used by the autopilot Baud rate is always 4800 When used with other types of equipment e g a Chartplotter a Navigation program on a PC a Radar set typically there is other information needed position course over ground time amp date the GPS satellites status and so on Update rates required are usually slow 1 Hz or less As mentioned previously the G2 is configured at the factory for easy use in typical marine situations such as illustrated in Figure 1 On Port A is a set of sentences for general purpose marine Navigation use which collectively provides the following information Position course amp speed over ground time amp date True amp Magnetic heading rate of turn and GPS satellite status all at 1 Hz or less On Port B are sentences for autopilot use True amp Magnetic heading at 10 Hz and speed at 1 Hz Both ports are at 4800 Baud Document PN 29010078 V2 0 45 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009
30. available amp operational including WAAS EGNOS MSAS SNAS GAGAN and others The Vector Pro G2 can also accept DGPS information from an external data source The Vector Pro G2B has an additional integrated beacon receiver module which allows it to use conventional terrestrial DGPS Radiobeacon signals to obtain DGPS information in addition to SBAS sources amp external DGPS data sources The Vector Pro G2 s enclosure contains a Hemisphere GPS Crescent GPS SBAS receiver module containing twin GPS receivers a single axis gyro amp a tilt sensor dual GPS antennas and a power supply The Vector Pro G2B also contains a DGPS Radiobeacon receiver module and an H field beacon signals antenna When using DGPS corrections SBAS external or Radiobeacon the Vector Pro G2 is capable of one metre precision for position sensing The GPS antennas inside the G2 s enclosure are separated by 0 5 metres which provides 0 5 degree precision for heading sensing The gyro and tilt sensor improve system performance and can provide heading information for up to three minutes whenever the G2 s normal GPS based heading is not available due to signal blockage or other temporary factors The Vector Pro G2 also features Hemisphere s exclusive COAST software which enables the GPS receiver to utilize old DGPS correction data for 40 minutes or more without significantly affecting the quality of position reports The COAST feature means that the
31. end That means that the arrow points in the direction of the computed heading This will in turn correspond to actual heading of the vessel when the G2 is installed on or is parallel to the vessel s fore aft centreline When the G2 is installed athwartships the heading computation is still from the Primary to the Secondary antenna but then user set configuration parameters see Roll Alignment page 58 are applied to adjust for the 90 correction required so that the heading data output correctly corresponds to the vessel s actual heading Similarly if the G2 is not installed exactly parallel to the vessel s centreline or not quite athwartships a user set heading offset parameter is applied Note because the actual phase of the RF waves from the satellites is used reflections of those waves from nearby surfaces can have a significant adverse effect on the heading performance of the G2 The effect can be thought of as being similar to the ghost effect a faint copy of the image shifted slightly on the screen that can sometimes be seen on over the air TV signals from distant stations On the G2 such ghosting from reflections can cause the heading computation to become inaccurate or to fail completely That is why it is so important to mount the G2 as far away as possible from reflecting surfaces see page 18 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 41 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2
32. enter aa usually but please be aware that in some bad command situations the G2 does not reply at all Document PN 29010078 V2 0 84 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices 6 Here is the G2 s reply when you enter a JSAVE command normal data output whatever is currently configured gt saving Configuration Please wait normal data output continues for 5 seconds gt Save Complete normal data output continues 7 Here is a typical power on sequence from Port A configured with the SI TEX factory default settings Note the time intervals shown here are more or less normal in your installation they may be shorter or longer depending on the G2 s location its sky view current GPS signal reception conditions and so on the first several seconds are mostly all Null data Also GSV does not appear below it often does not start immediately even though there may be many visible satellites GPHDT T 1B GPROT V 08 GPHDM M 1B GPHDG E E 70 PSAT HPR 5C GPGGA 5999 0 7 M M 66 GPGLL V N 64 GPVTG T M N K N 2C GPZDA 00 00 48 GPHDT T 1B GPROT V 08 GPHDM M 1B GPHDG E E 70 PSAT HPR 5C GPGGA 55999 O J 3 M M 66 GPGLL V N 64 SGPVTG TM ON K N 2C GPZDA 00 00 48 GPHDT T 1B GPROT V 08 GPHDM M 1B GPHDG E E 70 PSA
33. for the defective Equipment and b prepare a detailed written statement of the nature and circumstances of the defect to the best of the Purchaser s knowledge and including the date of purchase of the Equipment the place of purchase the name and address of the installer and the Purchaser s name address and telephone number all to be sent along with proof of purchase to SI TEX at the address set out below and within the time limits set out above for Notice of Defect Document PN 29010078 V2 0 98 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Warranty 2 If upon examination by SI TEX the defect is determined to result from defective workmanship or material and if the defect has occurred within the warranty period set forth above the Equipment or the defective parts thereof shall be repaired or replaced at SI TEX s sole option without charge and shall be returned to the Purchaser at SI TEX s expense Return delivery will be by the most economical means Should the Purchaser require that the Equipment be returned by a faster method the costs incurred by the faster delivery will be pre paid by the Purchaser 3 No refund of the purchase price for the Equipment will be made to the Purchaser unless SI TEX is unable to remedy the defect after having a reasonable number of opportunities to do so 4 Warranty service shall be performed only by SI TEX Any attempts to remedy the defect by an
34. generation s date codes are 0902 or later The second generation began at date code 0722 and finished at 0850 For that generation please refer to any of revisions 1 4 through 1 6 of this manual and Addendum 1 It should be noted that much of the information in this manual can be used with the later half of the second generation date codes 0802 through 0850 as long as some care is used since a few features of the second generation differ from the third generation s For details see page 89 The first generation had date codes of 0721 or earlier For that generation please refer to revision 1 2 of this manual Document PN 29010078 V2 0 1 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Document Revision i 1R2 1R5 14 Ded 1R6 04 Ded 1R6 Addendum 1 Document PN 2901 History Ur March 2006 through 07 July 2006 31 May 2007 13 June 2007 ember 2007 DTO ember 2008 DTO 31 March 2009 28 May 2009 DRAFT 3 0078 V2 0 NS et al first release 1R1 amp 1R2 minor edits based on user feedback added G2B amp second enne information reformatted to new oe aa added instructions on Baud rate settings for use with SI TEX autopilots added some more information on configuration options moved the DGPS configuration description into the main body corrected information in E en Diagram and associated E aida updated Wiring Diagram Tabl
35. it them stored for subsequent use File Save When you want to re open a saved session File Open then select the session you want Alternatively you can use File Save As to store the session s in some other folder on your PC s file system HyperTerminal always stores New Connections in its own folder and then navigate back to that folder when you later do a File Open Document PN 29010078 V2 0 74 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Use the New Connection to the G2 Now that you have your connection set up you can use it Re start the HyperTerminal session click on the Call button See Figure 25 If you want to monitor both of the G2 s ports start another HyperTerminal session setting it up the same as above but on another COM port COM 6 for the G2 s Port B in the screen shots here Position it on your PC s display so that you can see both sessions simultaneously see Figure 28 below for an example Power up the G2 After a few seconds you should begin to see data coming from the G2 in the HyperTerminal session s Initially all the data fields in the G2 s output sentences will be empty then within a minute or so depending on how many GPS satellites with good signal strength can be seen by the G2 the Position amp Date Time fields will start to have valid data followed after another few minutes or so by heading data Note if you are usi
36. not automatically changed if the gyro is disabled and therefore must be changed manually CAUTION COG is computed using the Primary GPS receiver only and its accuracy is dependant upon the speed of the vessel noise in the COG measurement is inversely proportional to speed 9 When the vessel is stationary the value of COG is invalid Document PN 29010078 V2 0 60 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation DGPS Source The factory default DGPS correction source in the Vector Pro G2 is NONE the default source in the G2B is BEACON This may be changed using the JDIFF command see Table 15 on page 55 To select SBAS signals for the DGPS data use a JDIFF WAAS command However this should only be done in areas where the visible SBAS satellites are sending data that is valid for the area where the G2 or G2B is currently located For example the WAAS correction data is provided by the FAA in the U S so it is thus only officially valid for the continental U S Alaska Hawaii amp Puerto Rico Unofficially it is valid for much of southern Canada in a strip along the 49 Parallel and northern Mexico See the GPS Technical Reference manual for a more detailed description of the capabilities and limitations of the SBAS technology Note although the parameter in the JDIFF command which enables the G2 to use SBAS DGPS corrections is the word WAAS that word
37. position to monitor the vessel s heading and to watch for navigational hazards and should be prepared to revert to manual steering immediately if an undesired change of heading occurs if the heading is not maintained within reasonable limits or when navigating in a hazardous situation ALWAYS REMEMBER WHENEVER UNDER WAY A QUALIFIED PERSON ON WATCH IS REQUIRED BY LAW Document PN 29010078 V2 0 99 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Document PN 29010078 V2 0 100 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Document PN 29010078 V2 0 101 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Document PN 29010078 V2 0 102 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX SI TEX SP36 Installation amp Operation Index A Acquisition TIME ii 39 Alignment 2 20 22 25 41 58 107 B Baud rate 2 29 36 45 48 49 51 54 55 56 61 72 83 90 Beacon 3 18 28 41 47 53 55 61 69 75 82 83 90 BNA ARR RR ans 47 51 53 57 90 DOS Care amp Maintenance 63 65 Checksi5eil lilla ie 65 COM port 29 32 33 36 49 50 72 73 75 Command 52 53 54 55 56 80 84 SI TEX autopilot 2 30 45 48 90 configuration 2 14 20 28 29 30 34 39 41 45 46 47 48 49 51 56
38. week WW of year 20YY A first generation model has a serial number with the first four digits being less than 0722 For Installation amp Operation information on those first generation models please refer to revision 1 2 of this manual The second generation model has a serial number with the first four digits being greater than 0722 but less than 0902 For information on those second generation models please refer to revision 1 6 with Addendum 1 of this manual The third generation model has a serial number with the first four digits being 0902 or some higher four digit code Revision 2 0 or later of this manual is applicable primarily to the third generation amp possibly later of the Vector Pro G2 amp G2B GPS Compasses Differences between Generations All Vector Pro G2 amp G2B GPS Compasses are customised OEM versions of certain GPS Compasses made by Hemisphere GPS formerly CSI Wireless of Calgary Alberta Canada and Scottsdale Arizona U S A The first generation SI TEX Vector Pro G2 is based on Hemisphere s Vector Pro GPS Compass while the SI TEX Vector Pro G2B is based on the Vector Pro PRO All these models use Hemisphere s SLX GPS receiver technology The second generation Vector Pro G2 is based on Hemisphere s initial MV100 series using their Crescent GPS receiver technology the G2 on the MV100 the G2B on the MV110 The third generation Vector Pro G2 is based on Hemisphere s subseq
39. which in turn will typically cause a lost heading alarm on navigation devices Normal heading output will return automatically once satellite signals are re acquired As well the gyro helps improve and smooth filter the heading and rate of turn data output by the G2 it is used to update the HTAU smoothed see page 59 heading output from the RTK computation This means that if the value of HTAU is increased while the gyro is enabled there will be little to no lag in heading output due to vessel manoeuvres The gyro will initialize itself at power up and during initialization or can be calibrated by the user as outlined the GPS Technical Reference manual S Caution While the gyro is initializing it is important that the dynamics that the gyro experiences during its warm up period are similar to the vessel s regular operating dynamics For example if you will be using the G2 on a high speed manoeuvrable vessel it is essential that the vessel is operating in an environment of high dynamic movement high speed fast turns sudden jolts e g over waves vibration etc for the first 5 to 10 minutes after the G2 is turned on instead of sitting stationary 19 There is no user control over the gyro time out period Document PN 29010078 V2 0 44 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Normal Operation Once the Vector Pro G2 has successfully acquired a sufficien
40. 6 holes of the enclosure Fasten the screws firmly but be careful not to over tighten or you may strip the self tapped threads Caution The base is not intended to be removed amp re fastened frequently If you remove amp re fasten the base from to the enclosure too often you may strip the self tapped hole threads Stripped threads are not covered under the W arranty 9 The pole mounting option does not meet IEC 60945 section 8 7 ability to withstand vibration Document PN 29010078 V2 0 24 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation Alignment Adjust the orientation of the Vector Pro G2 as necessary and then secure it when complete The four slots in the fixed base allow for several degrees of adjustment of the orientation of the enclosure When you have obtained the desired orientation tighten down the fasteners that you used in the slots securely The pole base can be rotated freely on the pole as long as the jam nut is loose When you have obtained the desired orientation tighten the jam nut securely use a wrench Caution Use of the jam nut and a suitable flat washer are mandatory for pole mounting Any damage resulting from not using these to mount the G2 will not be covered under the Warranty The top of the G2 s enclosure incorporates two small pointed posts and an alignment sight to assist you in aligning the enclosure s orientation To use the s
41. 9 2 123 1 gt JSHOW AIR AUTO NORM gt JSHOW SMOOTH LONG900 gt JSHOW FREQ 1575 4200 250 gt JSHOW AGE 2700 gt JSHOW THISPORT PORTA gt JGEO Sent 1575 4200 used 1575 4200 PRN 135 Lon 132 E1 32 8 Az 193 0 gt JGEO Sent 1575 4200 used 1575 4200 PRN 138 Lon 107 E1 31 6 Az 159 5 gt JWAASPRN 135 138 AUTO gt JATT COGAID NO gt JATT GYROAID YES gt JATT TILTAID YES gt JATT COGTAU 0 000 gt JATT HTAU 2 000 gt JATT HRTAU 2 000 gt JATT PTAU 0 500 gt JATT SPDTAU 0 000 gt JATT HBIAS 0 000 gt JATT PBIAS 0 000 gt JATT CSEP 0 500 gt JATT MSEP 0 500 gt JATT FLIPBRD YES gt JATT LEVEL NO gt JATT NEGTILT NO gt JATT ROLL NO gt JATT HDMTRUE NO gt JATT NMEAHE NO 2 This the G2 s reply when you ask it what is the current source of DGPS correction data with a JDIFF command the current source is SBAS gt JDIFF WAAS 3 This is the G2 s reply when you set it to use Roll gt Port alignment see page 58 gt JATT ROLL OK gt JATT HBIAS OK If you then query the current Roll amp HBIAS status by sending it JATT ROLL amp then JATT HBIAS commands here s the reply gt JATT ROLL YES gt JATT HBIAS 90 000 4 Here is the G2 s reply when you enter an invalid command gt Unknown Command Please Check and Re Enter 5 Here is the G2 s reply when you enter an incomplete command gt Insufficient Arguments Please Re
42. AS satellites if the G2 is located where one or more operational SBAS satellites are visible to it and if the SBAS data being transmitted by those satellite s is valid for the G2 s location The G2 automatically scans for and tracks SBAS satellites It has two channel tracking capability which enhances its ability to maintain a lock on a specific SBAS satellite when more than one satellite is in view and thus provides more consistent tracking Current SBAS systems that the G2 can use include WAAS EGNOS and MSAS other compatible systems may be operational in future SNAS GAGAN etc An external data source sending RTCM SC 104 DGPS data to the G2 via its RS 232 Port B or Port A Document PN 29010078 V2 0 40 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation The Vector Pro G2B can also use Conventional terrestrial DGPS Radiobeacon signals Marine authorities in many countries around the world have installed networks of Radiobeacon transmitters which broadcast DGPS corrections valid in the vicinity of each such transmitter As well there is an increasing number of DGPS Radiobeacon transmitters located well inland which are usable for non marine applications The G2B has a dual channel Beacon receiver able to operate in manual or automatic tuning mode or a database mode the Radiobeacon receiver is always operating regardless of the DGPS mode of operation When using valid
43. AVE before you power down the G2 7 unless you are sending the command on Port B s Rx wire in which case the OTHER parameter means Port A To avoid confusion SI TEX recommends that all command input to the G2 be done on Port A Document PN 29010078 V2 0 51 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Y Caution Operation Many of the commands in the tables below will affect the performance of the Vector Pro G2 Improper settings may result in degradation of system output which can affect the overall safety of the vessel and personnel man Sentence Fei __ JASC GPZDA rate OTHER GPZDA 0 0 2 1 50r 10 Table 8 Commands for the NMEA Output Sentences 1 Not approved by the IEC for Marine use Command Sentence Rate Hz JASC D1 rate OTHER RD JASC GPGBS rate OTHER PSAT GBS 0 0 2 1 5o0r 10 JASC INTLT rate OTHER PSAT INTLT Oor1 JASC RTCM rate OTHER 0 or 1 Table 9 Commands for the Proprietary Output Sentences JASC HPR rate OTHER PSAT HPR 0 0 2 1 5 or 10 1 The RTCM output sentence is all binary data and so should be used with care RTCM data is only available when the G2 is configured to use SBAS correction data see the JDIFF command in Table 15 QS The RTCM output sentence can only be turned off with a JASC RTCM 0 OTHER command Document PN 29010078 V2 0 52 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vecto
44. BEACON G2BBEACON o noves o ves TTC mab NO YESS ws meae JOAO comu 00200 SSCS oo TTC TAO 0010 3600 00 ARTAU 0010 3600 90 PIAU_ E T O SPDTAD 0010 200 0 oo TC SMOOTH SHORT LONG 15 10 8000 900 Table 28 User Settings Alignment 8 Operational Document PN 29010078 V2 0 107 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation User Notes Document PN 29010078 V2 0 108 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009
45. C HPR 1 JASC INTLT 1 PCSI 1 1 PCSI 2 1 7 Remember that when changing Baud rates you will have to change HyperTerminal s Baud rate to match the G2 if the G2 s new Baud rate is different than what it is when the command is sent Disconnect the session change the rate in File Properties Configure then re start the session with the Call button On some PCs you may have to exit HyperTerminal completely amp then re start it 28 You will have to be running the G2 amp Hyperterminal at a Baud rate of at least 19200 when you use this script since the total bandwidth from the G2 with all these outputs enabled is 1245 bytes sec see page 61 for more details on Baud rates amp data bandwidth Document PN 29010078 V2 0 83 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Example Responses The following are examples of the G2 s typical responses to some of the scripts above and to single commands entered manually 1 This is the output from a Query All script all normal output had been disabled before this with an All Off script see page 81 gt JIT SX2a gt JI 390639 1 7 24012008 01 01 1900 01 01 3000 1 5D 46 gt JAPP ATTITH20 ATTITH20 2 1 gt JQUERY GUIDE NO gt JSHOW BAUD 4800 gt JSHOW BAUD 4800 OTHER gt JSHOW BAUD 19200 PORTC gt JSHOW DIFF WAAS gt JSHOW ALT NEVER gt JSHOW LIMIT 10 0 gt J SHOW MASK 5 gt JSHOW POS 4
46. Call Transfer Help le slal ale 213 02 Send File Receive File GPGLL 4911 305 Capture Text GPVTG 155 81 T GPZDA 234616 jhe 6 SGPGSA M 3 06 0 Capture 8 Printer P iure 33 Sending a Command File lookin E Vector E 0g E binary 1 TXT E Set ComNav Defaults Port B txt E binary TXT E SET COMNAV SHIPPING PARAME E gyro tlit off txt E SET COMNAV SHIPPING PARAME E gyro tlit on txt E SET COMNAV SHIPPING PARAME E Poll Tit off txt E SET DIFF BEACON txt E Poll Tit txt E SET DIFF NONE txt E port TXT E SET DIFF WAAS txt af E SHUT OFF ALL OUTPUT txt E Query Beacon be E SHUT OFF BINARY txt fe My Recent Documents pa My Documents er sr My Computer E SET ALL NMEA ON Port A txt E SET BAUD 4800 on both ports txt E SET BAUD 19200 on both ports txt E SET BAUD 19200 Port A txt E Set ComNav Defaults Port A txt gt File name QUERY ALL bd v Gs Files of type Text file TXT hd Cancel Figure 34 Choosing the Command File to Send unless you set HyperTerminal to echo the keys you type onto the PC display which can cause other problems 2 With MS Word be sure to save your script files as simple text Word 2003 calls these plain text txt in the Save As dialog older versions of Word called them MS DOS text txt or something similar Word s normal default file format is
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49. MAX PC GPS Receiver Type Selection iii 50 Figure 20 Data Bandwidth ESTIMAN aa 62 Figure 21 New Connection Dialog BOX aicen a 71 Figure 22 COM Port Selection Dialog Box iii 72 Figure 23 SOM PortSelings bill 72 Figure 24 DIsconnecrBullona aac 73 FigUles25 Cal BUonti nale dae 73 Figure 26 COM Port Properties Dialog Box Settings Taab oomococcccocnonccococoncconnncncnncannnnnnnnnnnnnononanonnnnanannnnns 73 Figure 27 COM PorLASGli Setup DialogiBOX i arl 74 Figure 28 A Typical WwO SeSSIOM OCT ii Ol oe Gs oie Je ee 76 Fig re 29 Typical POM A SESSION ri a ee lati eee TI FigUre 30 Ivpical PortiB Session ia as 17 Figure 31 gt Capturing he GZ s DU ee ee leale 78 Figure 32 Choosing a Filename amp Location for Captured Output c ooccncccccncccocnncconnnonocnnncnnnnnnonononononononnnononanononons 78 Figure 33 sendang a Command Fleri ica 80 Figure 34 Choosing the Command File to Send ie 80 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Figures amp Tables List of Tables Tablet Standard Cable Lengths Ase 2a ea acted leleine 26 Table 2 Cable Colour Codes i 27 Table 3 SI TEX SP36 Connection DetallS coooocccoconncccocnncconnnccconnnonannnononnnononnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonannnnnnnnos 30 Table
50. Port A GPGLL GPVTG amp GPZDA at 1 Hz HCHDM HEHDT amp HEROT at 5 Hz Port B HCHDM HEHDT amp HEROT at 5 Hz The first generation G2 amp G2B did not support HEHDG and the update rates for GPGSV and some other sentences could only be set to 0 or to 1 Hz Document PN 29010078 V2 0 90 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Differences between Cables There have been five different standard cables supplied with SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B GPS Compasses across the three generations three 15 metre cables and two 30 metre cables The main difference between the various cables is in the colour coding of the wires The wire colour codes depend on the cable s marking number which is in fact the Hemisphere GPS part number on the cable s label However all cables of a given length have the same SI TEX part number regardless of colour coding or marking Part Number 31110039 31110040 ed Length Marking 1 057 0063 003 51 0063 004 051 0157 002 051 098 001 051 0154 001 Table 25 Cable Types 1 The Marking is on a plastic sleeve located near the connector Shipped On Vector Pro Generation 4st gua rd qua rd 15m 051 0063 003 051 0063 004 051 0157 002 Description 30m 051 0098 001 051 0158 001 alternate signal 3 Power Input Black 1 Black 1 Black 1 25 232 Tx Port A Transmit Blue Black White st
51. T HPR 5C GPGGA 55999 0 2 M M 66 GPGLL V N 64 SGPVTG TM Ny K N 2C GPZDA 00 00 48 GPHDT T 1B GPROT V 08 GPHDM M 1B GPHDG E E 70 PSAT HPR 5C GPGGA 133 0 7J M M 766 GPGLL V N 64 GPVTG T M N K N 2C GPZDA 00 00 48 GPHDT T 1B GPROT V 08 GPHDM M 1B GPHDG E E 70 PSAT HPR 5 5C GPGGA 5 0 M M 66 GPGLL V N 64 GPVTG T M N K N 2C GPZDA 00 00 48 GPRMC Vy 555553955 N 53 SEPGSA My Li a LZ SGPGST 333133397 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 85 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices after a few more seconds the ZDA amp HPR sentences begin to have valid time date data and GSV appears GPHDT 1 1B GPROT V 08 GPHDM M 1B GPHDG E E 70 PSAT HPR 332248 78 70 SGPGGA 0 M M 66 GPGLL V N e GPVTG T M N 2C GPZDA 232248 78 u 05 2009 00 00 6F GPHDT T 1B GPROT V 08 GPHDM M 1B GPHDG E E 70 PSAT HPR 332249 Tg AL SGPGGA xp E 66 GPGLL V N 64 GPVTG T M N K N 2C GPZDA 232249 78 14 05 2009 00 00 6E GPRMC Narr NS GPGSA M 1 12 GPGSV 3 1 12 01 16 108 02 05 331 03 06 124 44 04 10 270 73 GPGSV 3 2 12 08 49 246 13 53 300 20 14 172 38 23 82 322 79 GPGSV 3 3 12 24 01 229 25 03 069 27 85 301 32 04 160 77 GPGST 31393933
52. TEX MARINE ELECTRONICS Vector Pro G2 amp G2B GPS Compasses Installation amp Operation Manual COMPLIES WITH 5 TM uN S lt CE REGULATIONS ISO 9001 PN 29010078 V2 0 Draft 3 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a SI TEX Vector Pro G2 or Vector Pro G2B GPS Compass At SI TEX we are dedicated to reliability amp quality in all our products and the Vector Pros are a good example of that We promise to do our best to ensure your satisfaction with your new Vector Pro GPS Compass SITEXK Warranty Notice Prior to the installation and or operation of the equipment ensure that you read understand and accept the conditions of the warranties as detailed in the Warranty Information section of this manual General Notice This document SI TEX part number 29010078 Version 2 Revision 0 is the approved Installation and Operation Manual for use with Vector Pro G2 G2B GPS Compasses Where versions of this manual exist in other languages the English version shall be considered authoritative Special Note This manual applies primarily to the third generation of the Vector Pro G2 G2Bs A Vector Pro s generation can be determined by the initial 4 digits of its serial number which are a date code identifying the year and week it was manufactured The serial number is on the label on the underside of the enclosure This third
53. Terminal or some other dumb terminal program or Hemisphere GPS PocketMAX PC program a SI TEX Navigator G2 GPS Compass Display Using HyperTerminal HyperTerminal is available for free on all Windows PCs It is an easy means to monitor the Vector Pro G2 s operation and status But it is quite a bit harder to use it to control amp configure the G2 The main problem is that the G2 is constantly sending Navigation data as it s supposed to do which is displayed on HyperTerminal s active display screen as it arrives character by character and line by line scrolling up in amp eventually off the display The result that it s hard to look at any one item or to see or edit while you type them in the commands you re trying to send to the G2 or to see the G2 s responses to those commands Everything gets lost in the clutter of the continuously arriving data But despite these problems HyperTerminal is still useful and sometimes it s the only readily available means available to monitor amp control the G2 If your PC has two COM ports you can even run two instances of HyperTerminal simultaneously and thus monitor all output from the G2 s two serial ports Instructions on setting up HyperTerminal for use with a G2 and some examples of typical use are given in Appendix 2 The system must be wired as shown in Figure 14 or Figure 15 The G2 s Port A should be connected to the PC s fir
54. Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation User Notes Document PN 29010078 V2 0 105 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Document PN 29010078 V2 0 106 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation User Notes User Notes amp Settings User Settings Once your Vector Pro G2 has been installed and configured correctly you can make a record of all the settings you have chosen in the tables below Sentences Range Default Yours Defaut Yours eom oors o sa 0 021 890 i o eo 0 021 60 A o ees oors o o o ees 0 027 500 o o rasa Jon 0 oo o east Jon o f ees jon Jo o J c 002751002 47 0 cmm 0 02 1 5 10920 4 0 POT 0 02 4 5 100r20 0 eme 0 02 1 80r10 of o error 0 027 500 __ 0 i eRe fon O Cd eve oozrso0 1 GPzDA_f0 02 7 5010 0 E esco peri JO resist 0027507 o o esmes 0 0215010 o 0 esmar Oot O Joo SCT Cd PAT N foot O oi OO To BAUD rate 4800 9600 19200 38400 4800 o BAUD Table 27 User Settings Ports Parameter Range Default Yours Alignment Fore Aft or Athwantships Foe S Rot NO VES NO BAS e to TOSS SC TC O PBIAS 5010 meO T TC oie NONE WAAS EXTERNAL 62 NONE G2B also
55. aie Figure 5 Connecting the Power Data Cable Document PN 29010078 V2 0 21 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation 5 There are two pegs on the top of the base that mate with holes on the bottom of the G2 s enclosure Match the pegs to the holes then press the base onto the enclosure Pegs Figure 6 Alignment Pegs 6 Use the supplied TORX bit to fasten the base to the enclosure using the screws supplied These screws self tap a thread in the matching blind screw holes 6 holes of the enclosure Fasten the screws firmly but be careful not to over tighten or you may strip the self tapped threads Figure 7 Fastening the Fixed Base Caution The base is not intended to be removed amp re fastened frequently If you remove amp re fasten the base from to the enclosure too often you may strip the self tapped hole threads Stripped threads are not covered under the Warranty 7 Route the free end of the G2 s cable from the location where you are mounting the G2 along or through the mounting surface amp or any bulkheads as necessary as far as required into the vessel Leave enough slack to allow removal of the G2 from the fixed base from the mounting surface should that ever be necessary 8 Install the fixed base on the flat surface using four suitable screws or fasteners of your choice SI TEX recommends that they be corrosion resistant
56. an 59 Smoothing Output Data with Time Constant iii 59 Changing the Time Consta Si alli lane 59 DGPS SIIC ii 61 Baud rales co Dala Da ellisse 61 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 6 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Table of Contents Care amp Maintenance 65 Protection or Wires and C abling a ia 65 Periodi Check ici 65 GeneralFrecalllo Sto ios a oda 65 REepdlssiil dealer 65 FUSEREpIGCGeMenlti aa 65 Appendices 69 APE RODE orione 69 SDCM aO o E E T 69 An a A 69 DGPS Beacon Receiver G2B ONIY iii 69 Sysien INerace rsar calle iaia 70 FLOW Mice lella aes 70 VEechanicalisrnle cicala Aaa 70 A AA E iii 71 Selling UP amp USING AY DE es 71 Set Up a NEW ConmeCuon acai allieta eee 71 Save and Re use Ihe Connection iia A ed ee an ee di 14 Use th New Connection 06 02 75 EXample Data DIS DIAS o eds 15 MOMIONNo Sol a o a o o a aaa TI Capturing Data Output from the G2 ei 78 Sending Commands ito the lt Rda 80 EEXGINIPIC RESPONSO gt il allocare 84 A araba 89 Vector Pro MOGGI Generalo S ti Fine ea esilarante doni 89 ASA GBA AA A ie Ww ee ed ee ee ee ie 89 Differences between Generada aw 89 Differences DeWwecn Gables tte chet cde seta tecenc sep ctodecie nial tctins anc naserestesadelss eee eben sbamaes aeocennnc au sands aaastocsaaaea bade 91 A IE IAA ere 92 CECOMPERNCE nananana 93 Compass Safe Distance Certificate
57. ance of the information that the G2 can output is in general computed from the position and heading data or obtained directly from data or other information provided by the GPS satellites For example speed s determined from the moment to moment changes in the computed position of the Primary antenna s phase centre In contrast time amp date are obtained from data carried on the RF signals from the satellites As well the G2 can output a wide variety of information on the status of the GPS satellites e g how many are currently in view and on its own status more correctly referred to as Speed Over Ground since it is based on changes in position 2 and thus is less accurate at very slow speeds and is invalid when the vessel is stationary see page 60 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 42 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Supplemental Sensors Integrated inside the Vector Pro G2 s enclosure on the main printed circuit board are two sensors One sensor is an accelerometer which measures the tilt of the G2 s enclosure the other sensor is a solid state gyro which measures the rate of turn Both sensors are enabled by default Each sensor may be turned on or off individually however the full functionality of the G2 is realized only when both are used Both sensors act to reduce the RTK search even further which improves heading start up and reacquisi
58. been tried at SI TEX all with success in fact a USB to 4 Serial Ports adapter is used by our Production amp Testing staff when working on G2s D Connector Pinouts The figure below shows the pin numbering scheme for a PC COM port s DE9 amp DB25 connectors This figure can be looked at in two ways It is the view from the outside of the PC looking at the pins of the male connector in the PC typically located somewhere on the back panel of the PC It is also the view of matching female connector aka a socket type a DE9 S or a DB25 S when looking at the back i e wire side of that connector on the cable that plugs into the PC s male connector DE9 P or DB25 P 12 3 4 5 O0O0000 OOOO O O O O O 1 4 O O 0 0 0 O 0 0 O O O 0 15 19 17 18 19 20 24 22 23 24 25 Figure 13 DE9 amp DB25 Pin Numbering These connectors are often referred to as DB9 but that is technically incorrect The letters B amp E designate the shell sizes a B shell is much bigger than an E shell it can hold up to 25 pins compared to 9 or 15 pins in an E shell Document PN 29010078 V2 0 32 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation DE9 Connectors To connect either of the G2 s RS 232 ports to a PC serial port or to the DE9 P end of a USB to Serial adapter connect the wires to a DE9 female connector a socket type
59. bove Document PN 29010078 V2 0 19 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation If you wish you can instead install the G2 perpendicular to the vessel s fore aft centreline e on or parallel to the athwartships centreline In this orientation the G2 can output both the Heading and the Roll of the vessel BOW Vessel s Heading Secondary Antenna Primary Antenna a Long sight front Post z i M DEAD Arrow on case bottom Short sight side Post Figure 3 Heading amp Roll Installation viewed from above Alignment Sight STERN Note you must also reconfigure some of the G2 s configuration parameters in this orientation see Roll Alignment on page 58 and the GPS Technical Reference The figure shows the G2 pointing to the vessel s Port you could also mount it pointing to Starboard Document PN 29010078 V2 0 20 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation Mounting The Vector Pro G2 can be mounted on a fixed base or on a pole parts for both options are provided with system kits The fixed base option is for mounting the G2 on a flat surface a cabin roof a mounting plate on the mast and so on The pole option is easier to use when there is no location with enough un obstructed flat space to accommodate the fixed base and or the G2 itse
60. cable lengths supplied with the Vector Pro G2 Part Number 31110039 31110040 Length Marking 1 051 0157 002 051 0158 001 Table 1 Standard Cable Lengths 1 The Marking is on a plastic sleeve located near the connector It is the only way to indentify the cable since the Part Number does not appear on it If the standard length cable supplied with your kit is too long you may shorten it as required If the standard length cable is too short for your installation longer cables are available on special order contact your SI TEX dealer for details Alternatively you can route the cable into a customized break out box with internal terminal strips to a simple set of strips mounted on a bulkhead or other surface or use good quality soldered or crimped marine grade wire to wire connection techniques Or if you are using the G2 with a Navigator G2 GPS Compass Display the latter s Distribution Unit has a terminal strip for connecting an extension cable But no matter which extension cable connection method you use The cable should be similar to the standard cable shielded marine grade The extension s serial data both RS 232 amp RS 422 amp alarm wires should be at least 20 AWG and the respective pairs of signals see Table 2 should be twisted in pairs The total length of RS 232 signal wires cable plus extension should be no longer than industry standards for such cables although the specific maximum length may dep
61. ctrolysis problems Document PN 29010078 V2 0 27 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation Data Connections Autopilot GPS Display Chartplotter PC etc There are a number of ways to make the data connections required between the Vector Pro G2 and other equipment on the vessel See Figure 12 Figure 14 and Figure 15 for examples The G2 is typically used with a SI TEX Autopilot System e g SI TEX SP36 Admiral P3 2001 5001 etc an optional SI TEX Navigator G2 GPS Compass Display System and a generic Chartplotter or other type of Navigation System APC can be used instead of the Navigator G2 Display to configure the Vector Pro and or monitor its status APC can be used instead of a Chartplotter or other type of NMEA Navigation equipment to perform the Navigation display amp control functions setting waypoints etc Each of those connection schemes is described in more detail below Other schemes may also be possible on your vessel or in your application of the G2 All data communications from to the G2 is done with serial data signals there is also a separate Alarm signal from the G2 using the contacts of a relay Serial Ports The G2 has two serial ports denoted as Port A amp Port B The serial ports are full duplex they can transmit amp receive simultaneously Outputs The G2 can output an extensive set of standard a
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63. cy a DGPS in use 1m 95 1m RMS 1m RMS Compass Safe Distance not specified i ni Compass Safe Distance es Standard 0 75 m reduced not specified not specified Steering 0 50 m Beacon Receiver G2B SBX 3 SBX 4 SBX 4 Beacon Receiver Standard AAA IEC 61108 4 IEC 61108 4 2 full duplex RS 232C Serial Ports 1 half duplex 2 full duplex 2 full duplex Baud Rates 4800 96001 4800 96001 RS 232 amp RS 422 Outputs 4800 9600 19200 197004 384001 192001 384001 Data I O Protocol NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183 SLX Binary Crescent Binary Crescent Binary Talker ID for NMEA 0183 HE HC HE HC GP HE HC GP Heading Sentences default HE HC default GP Invalid Heading Alarm Output 2 PPS Output 2 YesNoNo OO Magnetic Aiding Table 24 Differences between Vector Pro G2 Generations 1 On the second amp third generation G2 G2B only 4800 Baud is guaranteed to work with the SI TEX SI TEX SP36 Admiral P3 amp 5001 autopilots and on other SI TEX autopilots which use the Sine Cosine Convertor The other Baud rates may or may not work on other NMEA 0183 compliant equipment 2 Whether the heading power Alarm output or the 1 PPS output are available on a given model depends on the cable used see the Notes below Table 26 on page 91 and the Note at the bottom of page 92 The first amp second generation G2 amp G2B also had different factory default output sentences enabled than does the third generation see pages 46 amp 47
64. date rates that a few sentences can be set to e g GPGSA amp GPGSV can be set to 0 2 Hz Each time you start it you must select Hemisphere Vector Pro as the type of Receiver in use in the drop down selector box on the program s start up screen that is the closest type of Receiver to a G2 that PocketMAX can be set for Using a Navigator G2 The Navigator G2 GPS Compass Display System is the easiest amp best way to monitor and control a G2 Full instructions are in the Navigator G2 Installation amp Operation Manual The system must be wired as shown in Figure 12 and in the Navigator manual S Updated versions of PocketMAX may be released in future please check on Hemisphere GPS s web site The current version when this manual was being written was 2 2 0 16 HDM amp the other unknown sentences parameters were part of the customizations added in SI TEX s variant of the Hemisphere Crescent product but they were added after PocketMAX was designed Document PN 29010078 V2 0 50 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Configuration Commands The NMEA like input sentences in the following tables are commands that can be used to configure the Vector Pro G2 These commands must be sent to the G2 on the RS 232 Receive signal wire of Port A All commands must end with an END OF LINE sequence i e ASCII lt CR gt lt LF gt codes Most commands may be entered in
65. differential corrections from any of the possible sources the G2 can improve its position computation to 1 metre or better accuracy Determining Heading Satellite visibility amp signal quality are again important to how well the G2 operates in computing heading Signals from all visible satellites are used even any not being used in the position computations described above In other words the more satellites which are visible the better The Vector Pro G2 s GPS engine uses both the data carried on the RF signal from GPS satellites and measurements of the RF carrier wave s phase to compute the location of the Secondary GPS antenna in relation to the Primary GPS antenna with a very high sub centimetre level of precision Each of the GPS receivers measures the phase of the RF signal carrier wave at its own antenna from each of the GPS satellites it can see in the sky The phase of the RF waves at each receiver s antenna depends on the distance and the horizontal amp vertical angles between the satellite and that individual antenna this can be demonstrated easily with a simple sketch of the physical geometry relationships The G2 s computed heading is the direction from the phase centre of the Primary antenna to the Secondary antenna s phase centre A heading arrow is embossed on the bottom of the G2 s enclosure The Secondary antenna is located directly above the arrowhead the Primary antenna is at the other
66. ding How the G2 WOrkS iii 39 Automatic amp Continuous Operation iii 39 ACQUISIION TINE old 39 GPS SIGhal GCC DONS POCOS SINO cs col 40 Dele nina OSONA ini 40 DillerenfiarGorneciions A lla oa 40 HelermMmnng Addison ita a llag 41 MOVvingbase SEA ION IS chs aca og ied bibi biella 42 Determining Speed and Other Navigation Information i 42 DUD DICIIGIAL SCIISONS visas insect nate ee eens ch accee lello li lalla 43 Tileaided RIC lla 43 Evo iii 44 Normal Operatora aaa 45 CUE OS 2 lA LL RR A eet a sa 45 Output Data Formale iio A r a n a 46 NMEA O70 9 OUMU ioir ia o ic leo 46 Propretary QUIDUE erii A A a A A Ae a ade ie aa 47 Binary QuUIDUE Sentenco S ti A A ia 47 O A A tenon re ee 48 E ecmecal lnea Eneee a ele Died eas O 48 Hdi 48 EE 16 glo 010 Ae o E PES RR o a a 48 Changing the COMNGUPATION essien aa iia 49 Maning Grango Strict it tddi di iii od 49 USMO IY DEN TOMMY acuatico 49 USING POCKOUVIA ANP CG ice et sees Laces A eee een sac eee eee 50 UsingrarNavigaltor6 Zicca da 50 ConlguralionCommands s snelle eri 51 omer COMM AIO Si a a a aoe ee en ee nce a 57 Customising amp Fine tuning the CONTIQUIATION ccccssccecccseeeecescaeeeecenuaseeesnaneesessaueneessaaeneessauaaeesseaeneesssaaenesssaaanees 58 NOM Alone 58 Biased AIIGNMEnNS alici lele 58 Disabling the IiltSensor sccle lean 59 Re caliblatng he lil Sensof oserei aliene ada 59 bisablingitne Gvro Sensora cale a
67. e 9 pin Female Connector user supplied InA i Out B Out A Pwr Ship s Battery may not be needed depends on convertor Autopilot System SI TEX SP36 shown PE BE P ET Fi B Wooo oo YELLOW W BLACK STRIPE _Y a Corte P SERES SPU m asa PTY BA fi AE A nani efun of Tit Heading Source NAV IN1 Speed Source NAV IN1 Navigation Source NAV IN2 lt Figure 15 Typical Wiring with a PC based Navigation Program Document PN 29010078 V2 0 35 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation The PC would typically be running a Navigation program e g programs from Fugawi Jeppesen Nobeltec Rose Point Navigation or similar replacing the Navigation control functions of or as a backup to the Chartplotter In this connection scheme the PC will need to be hooked to the G2 via the latter s RS 232 connections but it will also usually be necessary to connect the PC to the autopilot and or other NMEA 0183 equipment at the NMEA Standard s RS 422 signal levels Since very few PCs have built in RS 422 ports an RS 232 TM RS 422 Convertor will usually also be needed as shown in Figure 15 Alternatively if your PC has USB ports a USB to 422 adapter could be used for the PC to autopilot etc connection Contact your SI TEX Dealer for orderi
68. e HBIAS on page 55 and page 58 You could also obtain a bias value by doing a traditional box the compass run Alternatively you may wish to physically adjust the direction of the G2 s enclosure by that other accurate compass bias value so that the G2 does not have any bias in its parallel to or perpendicular to alignment Y Using the G2 s heading bias parameter is usually the easier way Document PN 29010078 V2 0 25 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation Wiring A single cable included with the Vector Pro G2 supplies power to it and also carries NMEA 0183 data amp control signals from amp to it The G2 end of the cable is an environmentally sealed mechanically keyed locking connector the other end is un terminated and requires field stripping and tinning The cable should be wired to your vessel s autopilot and or other equipment of your choice that can use NMEA 0183 data Some typical examples are shown in Figure 12 Figure 14 and Figure 15 When choosing a route for the cable Keep the cable well away from rotating machinery Avoid running the cable in areas of excessive heat Keep the cable away from corrosive chemicals Do not run the cable through door or window jams Do not excessively bend or crimp the cable Secure the cable along the route using plastic tie wraps as necessary Cables amp Extensions There are two standard
69. e to correct for error in OEM cable colour documentation and to use the correct signal names A amp B from the NMEA 0183 standard updated the NMEA Output amp Configuration tables with the second generation Vector Pro commands amp moved them into the main body of the manual for easier reference updated specifications for the second generation added Warranty Statement updated QMI logo contains information on new SI TEX factory standard configuration amp related new wiring new information on commands amp parameters amp usage both taken from draft of v2RO of manual and valid for date codes 0902 0907 up to 0918 valid for date codes 0902 and later amp 08xx with some caution updated numerous sections in order to comply with international approval pending requirements added diagrams amp configuration details for Pitch amp Roll expanded Alignment instructions revised Wiring Diagram added supplementary diagrams for other wiring amp usage alternatives added PC serial port amp HyperTerminal usage information added examples of command input amp typical output data added descriptions of prior generations amp cables added CE Declaration of Conformity DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation About this Manual This manual provides essential information for the safe and reliable operation of the SI TEX Vector Pro G2 GPS Compass You are urged
70. eae 25 WING Giselle 26 Cables amp EXIeNsIOoNS scie 26 Cable ColourG0des ralilesa elio 27 FOWGECINpUulisila iii alii biz 27 Data Connections Autopilot GPS Display Chartplotter PC tcC ooocccccnnococononoconenocononononnnnonanononanonononos 28 A a a aa a a 28 A ate ai eer A ee ela 28 edile 28 FR aa tor i ie hts Sots ae it ele le 29 OOS ae ae cas eager geen wise li T ee a alae ead bi 29 op Ground S clelia 29 Soral PONSA reti 29 Intertacinarto 33 EX AUTO PIO iaa a ot ele 30 a ed me GS ROD A deidad 30 IJO ROVSEN ER oR ee RET ae A di OT ee ee Ree ii 30 OlNersSi tEXAUOpilorSyYsicNSiscr iaia ea Aerie 30 Interfacing to a SI TEX Navigator G2 Display SyStemM e 30 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 5 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Table of Contents interlacing O REI eee lisi alici ai 32 FO SOMOS a A A blasi 32 D COMMECLON nds ille 32 PERSO ClO sassolini 33 DEAD AAA E ie E O Ree reer eer me altar ee er Se eee Re ey Moe eee ee ee 33 Using a PC for Vector Pro G2 Control 8 Display ocooconcccccconconcoconooncnnononnonnnnnnnnonannonnonnnrrononnannnnnonannonnos 34 Using a Vector Pro G2 with a PC Navigation Program oococoonccnnoconoconccnonnonnnnnanonnononnnononnncnnnonannnnnnnnrnnnonanons 34 Using a PC for both Vector Pro G2 Control Display amp a Navigation Program 36 Operation 39 Understan
71. eated bands of the colour or a thin spiralling stripe The stripe can be very hard to see especially the Blue Green amp Brown stripes all on Black backgrounds please inspect the wires carefully under a good light to be sure you are using the right wires Note there were two earlier generations of the Vector Pro G2 amp G2B The earlier generations used slightly different colour coding in their standard cables amp had different cable markings than shown above The older cables can be used with the current generation with some cautions see Differences between Cables in Appendix 3 on page 91 for details Power Input A 3 Amp fast blow fuse or circuit breaker not supplied should be installed in series with the Power Input wire An in line On Off switch not supplied capable of handling 3 Amps should also be installed if a breaker is installed it may be permissible at your locale to use it as the On Off switch The breaker fuse switch and all the power wiring must be done in accordance with the applicable electrical safety standards for low voltage DC wiring at your locale Caution The Vector Pro G2 s power supply is protected against reverse polarity power input but the G2 will not operate with reverse polarity Note the G2 s power supply is isolated from all the data communication lines As well the plastic enclosure isolates the G2 s circuitry galvanically from the vessel which helps reduce hull ele
72. els only The Receive inputs are used for controlling the G2 with commands sent to it on Port A to enable sentences set update rates set Baud rates etc and for firmware upgrades via the input of Port B Either port may also be used for receiving DGPS correction data RTCM SC 104 from an external source see page 40 If you are going to use the G2 s RS 232 input connections the Tx signal wire s from the other device must be connected to the Rx wire s of the G2 Signal Grounds Whether or not to connect the G2 s Signal Ground to the Signal Ground or the Main or Power Ground if there is no Signal Ground of the other device or devices on your vessel depends on how your vessel and any other equipment is wired RS 422 per the NMEA 0183 Standard the Listener will have optically or galvanically isolated RS 422 inputs thus it is usually not strictly necessary and sometimes it is not even possible to connect the Grounds For example the SI TEX SP36 s NAV1 2 inputs NMEA 0183 Listeners are optically isolated no Signal Ground pin for those inputs is provided In contrast for the P2 s NAV output which is an NMEA Talker there is a Ground pin but that is a current controlled AC coupled ground not the P2 s main Signal Ground RS 232 the G2 s RS 232 Signal Ground MUST be connected to the other device s Signal Ground when using the RS 232 ports Caution The G2 s RF Shield wire the bare w
73. end on what equipment you are wiring them to for example PCs especially laptops often can not handle more than about 25 metres of RS 232 wiring The RS 422 signal wires can support much longer cable runs than the RS 232 wires since that standard provides for more immunity to noise and attenuation The extension s power input wires should be at least 18 AWG to ensure that there is minimal additional voltage drop in the extension see Table 22 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 26 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Cable Colour Codes Cable Marking 051 0157 002 15 metres 051 0158 001 30 metres Sini ES Wire Colour Red 1 Black 1 Blue Black Blue stripe Black Green stripe Green Brown Black Brown stripe Yellow Black stripe Power Ground Port A Transmit n a n a RS 232 Tx RS 232 Rx Port A Receive NI A Port A Transmit RS 422 B RS 232 Tx Port B Transmit RS 232 Rx Port B Receive RS 422 A Yellow RS 422 B Port B Transmit 1 Do Not CONNECT e Table 2 Cable Colour Codes 1 The Power Input amp Ground Red Black wires are 18 AWG all the other insulated wires are 24 AWG 2 The Drain wire on the 30m cable is insulated with black heat shrink e The Drain wire should never be connected see page 29 Grey White White Red stripe Bare Wire 2 Caution The coloured stripe shown above is either rep
74. equencies 10 4 3 5 Fast Transients pe Os BIEC 61000 4 4 PASS 10 5 Excessive Power IEC 60945 ed 4 i Supply Conditions _ 4 3 2 7 2 per 5 2 3 A I O 838 Surges On AC EC 60945 ed 4 BIEC 61000 4 5 N A Power Lines 10 6 Power Supply IEC 50045 ed 4 Short Term Variation 4 3 3 7 3 per 10 7 A oe DN Power supply IEC 60945 ed 4 3 10 saso appergros Pass 3 11 ESD Direct ES n 5 BIEC 61000 4 2 PASS 3 12 ESD Indirect ES n Sca BIEC 61000 4 2 PASS Complete test results and a declaration of CE conformity are on file at Manufacturer Seller Hemisphere GPS LLC formerly CSI Wireless SI TEX Marine Ltd 4110 9 Street S E 15 13511 Crestwood Place Calgary Alberta Richmond BC Canada T2G 3C4 Canada V6V 2G1 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 93 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Document PN 29010078 V2 0 94 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 Appendices SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Compass Safe Distance Certificate dea ODL AM uUdisias al op ose Adde 34002 pajonb SANEA aL DOL AIN SMP Ugs aip Inj yane uaaal spay eo ua unyawsg aL ESPOLI SUBE A DUDO w os 0 gedwoyanajs JaubelA 550 0D 2 SUD epre geduoyaDay Sube ALO SUBIO ER panpa oA PUEJSqe2nyas Japarnpay ui syd SS bdo DUDA Sues qeduoyianays jaubeyy SEDO NOU py plbDUa TS sediwoyabay JUDEA
75. es that match the signals you are using instead of the colours shown in the Installation chapter All cables can potentially be used on all generations of the Vector Pro G2 Note because there are differences with respect to the output data signals between the first and subsequent generations of the Vector Pro the signals available on the cable depend on both the cable type and the Vector Pro s generation QS If the older cable types are used with third generation Vector Pro G2 amp G2Bs the Alarm output is not provided because of this such use may not be approved by some Standards organizations Document PN 29010078 V2 0 92 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices CE COMPLIANCE This product is in compliance with the Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC standards of the European Community and therefore bears the CE marking per EMC Directive 2004 108 EC It has been tested according to the applicable sections outlined under Technical Standard IEC 60945 ed 4 Marine Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and systems Applicable sections for methods of testing and required test results are vile Test Type Specification de ed Basic Standard Result 3 1 Conducted IEC 60945 ed 4 A CISPRI16 1 PASS Emissions 9 2 Radiated Emissions be 20 Fo A CISPR 16 1 PASS UN Conducted RF IEC 60945 ed 4 834 Radiated Radio IEC 60945 ed 4 A IEC 61000 4 3 PASS 1fr
76. evel as possible power it back on and then issue the recalibration command You can observe the actual tilt measurements from the sensor by sending the JASC INTLT rate OTHER command to the G2 Disabling the Gyro Sensor The G2 s internal gyro sensor is enabled by default The only time you might need to disable the gyro is when troubleshooting to ensure GPS the receiver is working properly You can turn the gyro off by sending a JATT GYROAID 0 command Smoothing Output Data with Time Constants The G2 incorporates user configurable time constants which can provide a degree of smoothing to the course over ground heading pitch rate of turn and speed outputs Each time constant called something TAU is a value that sets the length of a simple averaging filter for that specific output For example the default value of HTAU tells the G2 to smooth heading outputs with a filter that is 2 0 seconds in length Table 17 on the next page describes all the time constants Changing the Time Constants The G2 s default time constant settings are fine for most users But you can set the time constants to be a better match to the dynamics of your vessel if you like For instance if the vessel is very large and is not able to turn quickly increasing the heading time constant HTAU might be useful The resulting heading values would have less apparent jitter and be more consistent both from moment to moment and ove
77. ew Call Transfer Help e oe SOS t GPHDM 247 02 M 06 GPHDT 264 74 T 06 GPHDM 247 02 M 06 GPHDT 264 73 T 01 GPHDM 247 01 M 05 GPVTG 42 22 T 24 50 M 0 05 N 0 09 K D 2F GPHDT 264 74 T 06 GPHDM 247 02 M 06 GPHDT 264 74 T 06 GPHDM 247 02 M 06 GPHDT 264 74 T 06 GPHDM 247 02 M 06 GPHDT 264 72 T 00 GPHDM 247 00 M 04 GPHDT 264 72 T 00 GPHDM 247 00 M 04 GPHDT 264 72 T 00 GPHDM 247 00 M 04 GPHDT 264 71 T 03 GPHDM 246 99 M 05 GPHDT 264 71 T 03 GPHDM 246 99 M 05 GPHDT 264 70 T 02 GPHDM 246 98 M 04 GPHDT 264 71 T 03 GPHDM 246 99 M 05 GPVTG 356 16 T 338 44 M 0 06 N 0 12 K D 2C GPHDT 264 71 T 03 GPHDM 246 99 M 05 GPHDT 264 71_ Connected 1 23 42 ANSI 14800 1 SCROLL CAPS Num Capture Print echo Figure 30 Typical Port B Session Document PN 29010078 V2 0 77 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Capturing Data Output from the G2 One of the problems with using HyperTerminal is that it s hard to watch individual sentences or inspect them carefully because the data keeps coming out of the G2 so the text in the HyperTerminal s screen area is constantly changing as new data comes in and the older data scrolls up amp eventually off the active display area Or you might want to capture the output from the G2 over along period of time for example to loo
78. for Vector Pro G2 Control amp Display Figure 14 shows the typical connections when using a PC instead of a Navigator G2 Display to configure the G2 and or monitor its status Note the PC is not necessary if the G2 s factory default configuration see page 46 meets your needs and if you do not wish to monitor any of the G2 s various status values This wiring scheme uses only the G2 s Port A RS 232 output and input Vector Pro G2 or G2B PC for Vector Pro G2 Control amp Display using PocketMAX PC or HyperTerminal PC COM Port POFA Ne eee Signal amp Pin BLACK w BLUE STRIPE Rx Tx GREY RS 232 Signal Ground D Type 9 pin Female Connector user supplied 12 Figure 14 Typical Wiring with a PC for Vector Pro G2 Control amp Display The PC would typically be running a dumb terminal program e g the Hyperterminal program that comes with Windows on PCs or Hemisphere s own GPS Control amp Display program PocketMAX PC More details on using Hyperterminal can be found in Appendix 2 see the PocketMAX User Manual for usage instructions on it Using a Vector Pro G2 with a PC Navigation Program Figure 15 shows the typical connections when using a PC instead of a Chartplotter or some other type of NMEA Navigation equipment to perform Navigation display amp or control functions viewing the vessel s position on a chart setting waypoints and so on This wir
79. g C Program Files Windows NT HyperTerminal Document PN 29010078 V2 0 78 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices This is 5 seconds i e one full sequence of all the factory default enabled sentences of typical output from Port A captured into a text file see also the examples on page 85 GPHDT 264 09 T OC GPROT 2 4 A 1A GPHDM 246 37 M 01 GPHDG 246 37 0 00 E 17 72 E 59 PSAT HPR 232346 00 264 09 6 88 N 31 GPGGA 232346 00 4911 30205 N 12304 50987 wW 2 05 2 5 4 3 M 17 6 M 5 8 0304 7D GPGLL 4911 30205 N 12304 50987 W 232346 00 A D 72 GPVTG 1 56 T 343 84 M 0 14 N 0 26 K D 2D GPZDA 232346 00 14 05 2009 00 00 6F GPHDT 264 10 T 04 GPROT 18 9 A 01 GPHDM 246 38 M 0E GPHDG 246 38 0 00 E 17 72 E 56 PSAT HPR 232347 00 264 10 7 08 N 31 GPGGA 232347 00 4911 30205 N 12304 50986 w 2 05 2 5 4 3 M 17 6 M 5 6 0304 73 GPGLL 4911 30205 N 12304 50986 w 232347 00 A D 72 GPVTG 301 26 T 283 54 M 0 10 N 0 18 K D 20 GPZDA 232347 00 14 05 2009 00 00 6E GPHDT 264 00 T 05 GPROT 5 9 A 10 GPHDM 246 28 M O0F GPHDG 246 28 0 00 E 17 72 E 57 PSAT HPR 232348 00 264 00 7 02 N 35 GPGGA 232348 00 4911 30205 N 12304 50984 w 2 05 2 5 4 4 M 17 6 M 6 0 0304 7C GPGLL 4911 30205 N 12304 50984 wW 232348 00 A D 7F GPVTG 217 12 T 199 40 M 0 18 N 0 33 K D 2D GPZDA 232348 00 14 05 2009 00 00 61 GPHDT 264
80. h Estimation DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 62 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Care amp Maintenance Document PN 29010078 V2 0 63 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Document PN 29010078 V2 0 64 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Care amp Maintenance Care amp Maintenance The Vector Pro G2 amp G2B GPS Compasses haves been designed to provide many years of reliable service The following care and maintenance tips will help to ensure the longevity of your Vector Pro Protection of Wires and Cabling After installation ensure that the system components are securely mounted and will not shake loose due to the vibrations that can be expected in a marine vessel Ensure that the cable to the G2 is well secured with clamps or alternative fasteners Many potential problems can be avoided by ensuring that cabling and wiring do not cause any strain on the connectors Periodic Checks After the first six months of operation a thorough examination of the entire G2 system MUST BE UNDERTAKEN Verify that all electrical connections cables clamps mounting brackets and mechanical connections are secure An ANNUAL inspection should be undertaken thereafter General Precautions A few precautions will keep the unit in prime condition The G2 s enclosure does not require a
81. he PC see below you can also connect the PC s Tx signal amp Ground to the G2 s Port A RS 232 Rx amp Signal Ground wires in parallel to connecting them to a P2 P3 Caution You can NOT do the same for the Rx signal i e connect both the G2 s Tx signal and the P2 P3 s NAV OUT signal to the PC s Rx pin Doing so will damage either the G2 or the P2 P3 or both If you encounter any problems with this wiring scheme use of an RS 232 RS 422 Convertor will then be required Using a PC for both Vector Pro G2 Control Display amp a Navigation Program The PC can be used simultaneously for both display amp control of the G2 and for Navigation display amp control In this scheme two COM ports on the PC will be required or multiple USB to Serial adapters or a multi port USB adapter The wiring for this scheme typically will be the same as Figure 15 Two programs will need to be running on the PC One program for Navigation display amp control One program for controlling the G2 and displaying its output Selection of which COM port on the PC to assign for Navigation use and which port for Vector Pro G2 use as well as Baud rates will depend on the programs used Document PN 29010078 V2 0 36 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Document PN 29010078 V2 0 37 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Insta
82. he enclosure is mounted pointed at the bow but at a slight angle say 5 5 to Port JATT HBIAS 5 5 For 5 5 to Starboard JATT HBIAS 5 5 If the enclosure is mounted athwartships but at an angle slightly less than abeam say 81 0 to Port JATT HBIAS 81 0 f pointed 81 0 to Starboard JATT HBIAS 81 0 If the enclosure is mounted with a slight tilt say 7 5 from the Primary antenna to the Secondary antenna JATT PBIAS 7 5 If the tilt is from the Secondary to the Primary antenna JATT PBIAS 7 5 Note the PBIAS command only affects the RTK based pitch roll computation for the HPR sentence not the actual tilt measurement by the tilt sensor in the INTLT sentence Document PN 29010078 V2 0 58 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Disabling the Tilt Sensor The Vector Pro G2 s tilt sensor is enabled by default You can turn the tilt sensor off with a JATT TILTAID O command The only time you might need to do that is when troubleshooting to ensure the GPS receiver is working properly Re calibrating the Tilt Sensor The tilt sensor is pre calibrated at the factory However if you experience any large amount of tilt measurement error more than about 6 from actual tilt angle you can recalibrate the sensor by using the JATT TILTCAL command To do this power off the G2 shield it from all satellite signals check that it is as l
83. her safety hazards in accordance with local electrical codes Power Supply For reliable operation of your Vector Pro G2 GPS Compass your vessel s power supply system must have an adequately breakered or fused DC direct current power supply at a nominal voltage of 12 or 24 volts A power on off switch should also be provided Ensure that adequate wire sizes are used to handle the expected maximum currents see Table 22 It is strongly recommended that the G2 s power wiring be run directly from the power supply especially for 12 Volt systems The minimum supply voltage is specified as 11 Volts at the loose wire end of the G2 s cable On a 12 Volt battery system it is possible if the battery is weak or partially discharged and if there are other loads along the wiring from the battery to the end of the G2 s cable that the cable end voltage will drop below 11 Volts In such circumstances the G2 may exhibit erratic behaviour such as periodic resetting Environmental Considerations Ensure that the G2 s Operating amp Storage Temperature Ranges are not exceeded see Specifications Mechanical on page 70 The G2 will operate up to 100 relative humidity The G2 s case cable amp mount are waterproof but they are not submersible Document PN 29010078 V2 0 17 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation GPS Reception Considerations The foll
84. hoose an icon for the connection Mame Vector G2 4800 COMB ht Figure 21 New Connection Dialog Box 2 There is a Private Edition available for free for non commercial use which you may wish to obtain it has more features that the standard HyperTerminal see the program s Help info Note that HyperTerminal Private Edition was used for some of the examples on the following pages 2 In Windows XP Start All Programs Accessories Communications In other versions of Windows the menu sequence is similar Document PN 29010078 V2 0 71 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Choose the COM Port which is connected to the G2 s Port A Figure 22 COM Port Selection Dialog Box Set up the COM port s Baud rate serial format 8 N 1 and flow control COM5 Properties 2 x Figure 23 COM Port Settings Document PN 29010078 V2 0 72 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices The new connection s communication session will then start but HyperTerminal is not fully set up yet for use with the G2 so click on the Disconnect button to stop the session Figure 24 Disconnect Button Figure 25 Call Button Set up the remaining COM port parameters select File Properties Settings Vector G 4800 COMS5 Properties Tea x ConnectTo Settings
85. ight look along the top of the enclosure amp across the sight either from the end without a post i e the primary antenna end S then centre the other end s post the Long sight shown in Figure 2 Figure 3 and Figure 11 in the length wise groove in the Alignment sight or from the middle of the long side without a post S then centre the other edge s post the Short sight shown in the same figures in the width wise groove in the Alignment sight the sight line you see is the centreline of the enclosure either length wise when using the Long sight or width wise with the Short sight adjust the direction of the enclosure s sight line to be parallel to the vessel s centreline either the fore aft or athwartships line whichever you have chosen to use ofr perpendicular to one of those centrelines alignment accuracy when using the Long sight method is approximately 1 using the Short sight method alignment is accurate to approximately 2 5 Alignment Sight Short sight Post length wise groove _ Long sight Post a Sight Line using Long sight Primary Antenna end Vi of enclosure Figure 11 Long sight Alignment If you have another accurate source of heading data on your vessel you may use the difference between the G2 s initially reported heading value and that of the other compass to correct for any bias in the G2 s alignment by entering the difference value in the G2 s heading bias parameter se
86. ii 69 Table 21 System Interface SpeciliGalions uao iatale 70 Table 22 Power SPECICATION seit lille lilla ilaele 70 Tabe 23 Mechanical Spe a OS oia 70 Table 24 Differences between Vector Pro G2 GenerationS iii 90 Table 29 Cable VOCS ce ascii blico beati 91 Table 26 Colour Coding of All Standard Cables eocoomiiciii a cis 91 Lkable 27 Use Settings ROMS usina A o 107 Table 28 User Settings Alignment amp Operational i 107 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Document PN 29010078 V2 0 10 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Introduction Document PN 29010078 V2 0 11 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Document PN 29010078 V2 0 12 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Introduction Overview The Vector Pro G2 GPS Compass is a state of the art electronic navigation data device It is capable of providing highly accurate high precision position and heading data to a wide variety of marine Navigation equipment such as autopilots sonar radar chartplotters AIS receivers amp transponders and many other types of marine devices amp systems The Vector Pro G2 features fast start up and signal re acquisition times heading amp posit
87. ing how long it takes for the RF signals transmitted from each visible GPS satellite to reach the G2 s two antennae using information carried on those RF signals If the signal from a visible satellite is of sufficient quality i e strong enough and with low noise amp errors the G2 s receivers are able to decode the information on the RF signals and thus to calculate the range to that satellite Reception of good quality signals from at least four GPS satellites allows the G2 s GPS receivers to compute accurate high precision 3 dimensional position coordinates Positions computed by the G2 are based on the RF phase centre of the Primary antenna see page 41 Differential Corrections There is always some error in GPS positions from any brand of GPS receiver Errors can be caused by many things Selective Availability atmospheric effects timing errors and satellite orbit perturbations are some examples An ordinary GPS receiver is often specified to be accurate only to about 10 metres for position because of such errors But the Vector Pro G2 is more sophisticated than ordinary GPS receivers and so is inherently much better than that 2 5 metres or less when operating in what is referred to as Autonomous mode But to improve the accuracy of position computations even more the G2 can also acquire and use Differential GPS DGPS correction data from one of several possible sources Space Based Augmentation System SB
88. ing output data An Alarm relay is located on the G2 s circuit board The relay s contacts are isolated from all circuitry in the G2 the G2 s internal processor controls the coil side of the relay but the contacts of the relay are connected only to the two Alarm pins on the G2 s I O connector If the G2 is unpowered or if it is powered but is not able to compute valid heading data for example when it does not have good GPS signals at one of the two antennae the relay coil is de powered This causes the relay contacts to open which can then activate whatever system you wish to use to indicate a Loss of Heading condition When the G2 is powered and when its heading output data is valid the relay coil is powered by the G2 s processor which closes the relay contacts this indicates that the G2 is operating correctly Watchdog A watchdog timer is controlled by software in the G2 and is triggered when heading becomes invalid for any reason If the heading remains invalid for a long enough time the watchdog timer causes the Alarm relay s contacts to open The watchdog software is in compliance with IEC 60495 12 The SI TEX SP36 and the Admiral P3 can optionally work at Baud rates up to 9600 Baud on their NAV2 Inputs but only with certain equipment in particular only with the first generation of the G2 see page 89 S A supplemental standard NMEA 0183 HS specifies operation at 38 400 Baud Document PN 29010078 V2 0
89. ing scheme uses the G2 s Port A RS 232 output and input if the PC is also going to be used to control the G2 and the Port B RS 422 output neither is a Navigator G2 Display System see page 30 This program can be found on the CD that is supplied with the G2 and on Hemisphere s web site Note that there is also a PDA version of PocketMAX which can be run on a PocketPC Use of that version and wiring a PDA to the G2 are not described in this manual Document PN 29010078 V2 0 34 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Vector Pro G2 or G2B Port A RS 232 BLUE BLACK w BLUE STRIPE GREY RS 232 Signal Ground Installation PC for Navigation Control amp Display using suitable software PC COM Port n Signal amp Pin Tx Rx Rx Tx Se Female Connector user supplied D Use one or the other wire pair into the Convertor inputs From other gt NMEA equipment no A To other NMEA equipment This connection is needed only if the Navigation program requires autopilot status information iN User supplied cables or wires Port B RS 422 YELLOW NMEA 0183 amp RS 232 COM Ports used for G2 amp NMEA connections are user selected but MUST be different Convertor i RS 232 7 La Gnd PC COM Port n Signal amp Pin RO RS 422 In B 09 D Typ
90. ion updates at up to 20 times per second and can operate at sustained turn rates up to 90 per second The Vector Pro G2 is a complete GPS Compass in a single rugged marine grade enclosure It needs only one single power data cable which greatly simplifies installation A typical installation of the G2 looks like this Vector G2 or G2B _ComNay Alarm Ship s System Battery Autopilot System Commander P2 shown pS H ALEA a BREE EE Bei RO da dda da He sr a2 a3 Signal Convertor A NMEA PC PC ysten op ionai a A PC with suitable software can be used as an alternative to the Navigation System and or the GPS Compass Display System Other Equipment GPS Compass Display System Navigator G2 shown 1 42 Navigation System Chartplotter etc p The arrows show the flow of the Navigation data Position Heading Speed etc and commands Waypoints G2 control etc between the systems Figure 1 Typical G2 System Document PN 29010078 V2 0 13 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Introduction There are two models available the Vector Pro G2 and the Vector Pro G2B they are identical except in their Differential GPS DGPS correction features The Vector Pro G2 can obtain DGPS information from many Space Based Augmentation System SBAS sources in areas where compatible ones are
91. ire in the cable must not be connected at the other device no matter whether RS 422 or RS 232 Signal wires or both are being used Cut it back near the end of the cable s outer jacket and insulate the stub with electrical tape On the other hand it is sometimes better from the perspective of signal integrity and or electrical noise reduction to connect some or all of the Grounds in a system Consult your SI TEX Dealer for help if you are unsure what will work best on your vessel Serial Port Settings Both ports use ordinary asynchronous serial data formatting as specified in the NMEA 0183 Standard the formatting is fixed and can not be changed 1 Start Bit 8 Data bits No Parity Bit amp 1 Stop Bit commonly described as 8 N 1 The baud rates of the G2 s serial ports must be the same as the device s to which they are connected The factory default configuration is 4800 Baud on both ports per the NMEA 0183 Standard The baud rates can be changed if you need to also Port A and Port B may have different Baud rates See pages 48 amp 61 for more details Document PN 29010078 V2 0 29 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation Interfacing to a SI TEX Autopilot SI TEX SP36 or Admiral P3 Figure 12 shows the typical connections used with a SI TEX SI TEX SP36 Autopilot System an Admiral P3 would be wired identically a SI TEX Navigator G2 GPS
92. jaubeyy SSPAWOD 3HSUDE A PsPDUeTS qgedwoyabeay joubeyy OY 0 DIUEJSIO DES WOA puejsgezingos JOQUNULE SS J3UMUNUazuIa adf Bunuyaaz qd 1 Heoyipesd paorddo 34 0 ON 5unbiulsyosaq nidiaisnuneg sap JN SOIN EINUEA J91191519H quawidinbe jo ped so juawonba pajabeyuy mzq JeJac DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 96 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Warranty Warranty Information Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty the Warranty covers all Vector Pro and Navigator GPS Compass products amp accessories the Equipment sold by SI TEX Marine Ltd SI TEX LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY SI TEX warrants to the Purchaser provided that the recommended installation and maintenance procedures set forth in the manual the Manual that has been provided with the Equipment have been followed and subject always to the other provisions of this Warranty that the Equipment is free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase of the Equipment by the Purchaser EXCLUSIONS This Limited Warranty is null and void if 1 The serial number of the Equipment has been removed altered or mutilated 2 Any of the anti tamper seals covering case screw holes or other mechanisms for opening the Equipment s case have been removed broken or otherwise tampered with 3 There are any defec
93. k how position amp or heading changed during a voyage in order to check if your autopilot is properly adjusted for your boat To look at data in these ways it s necessary to use HyperTerminal s Capture Text function _ Vector G2 4800 COMS5 Hyper perTe rm File Edt View Call Transfer Help De gt als als Send File Receive File ort HPR 23435 CR re Text GPGGA 234353 0 ean SGPGLL 4911 308 Send Text File GPVTG 158 19 T 2 GPZDA 234353 0 Capture to Printer GPHDT 263 98 T 03 SGPROT 0 8 A 14 Figure 31 Capturing the G2 s Output Enter a file name amp Browse to a folder in which to store the captured text that will be easy to find later Capture Tat ES Folder D Vector PortA log 1 TXT File D Wector PortA log 1 TXT start Cancel Figure 32 Choosing a Filename amp Location for Captured Output On most modern PCs with the typical hard disk of at least 80 GB you could keep capturing the G2 s output for a very long time without running out of storage space At 4800 Baud the G2 puts out about 25 KB per minute or 1 5 MB per hour 36 MB per day Note it may be hard to look at files bigger than 10 MB or so later on with ordinary text editors at least 23 You could also use HyperTerminal s standard storage folder although that can be hard to find as it is usually located somewhere in the system folders on the main hard drive e
94. lf or when it is desired to mount the G2 high up above all surfaces In either case make sure that you have enough cable length to route the G2 s interface cable as far as required into the vessel see Cables amp Extensions on page 26 for more details Fixed Base Figure 4 Mounting using the Fixed Base 1 Use the fixed base s four slotted edge mounting holes at the four corners of the base as a template position the base so that it is aligned as closely as possible to the orientation you want Then mark and drill holes in the flat surface for the fasteners not supplied which you will be using to fasten the base to that surface 2 The fixed base has a choice of four tunnels for routing the G2 s power data along the mounting surface Or you may want to route the cable directly through the surface if so drill a fifth hole de burred amp with diameter at least slightly larger than the G2 s cable in the surface approximately where the centre of the fixed base will be 3 Run the connector end of the G2 s power data cable through the centre opening in the fixed base from the bottom side 4 Align the keyway in the cable s plug connector to the key in the G2 s data power connector and then press them together fully seating the plug Align then engage amp rotate the cable connector s locking ring clockwise rotation to lock and counter clockwise to un lock until you feel a definite click
95. llation amp Operation Document PN 29010078 V2 0 38 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Operation The Vector Pro G2 GPS Compass provides accurate reliable high precision position and heading data It is intended to be used with a wide variety of marine Navigation equipment The G2 is a very good example of a classic Black Box There are no switches or indicators on the case not even a power light It begins to operate as soon as it is powered on But there is NO way to tell if it is working As mentioned in the Overview chapter the factory default configuration settings are meant to allow most users in typical marine applications to install and use the G2 with no changes needed Plug and Play in other words So in that sense there s really no need for an Operating the Vector Pro G2 chapter in this manual On the other hand since the G2 really is a Black Box despite the case being white there is no way to tell if it is working properly or to control it if it is not connected to at least one suitable external device such as a GPS Compass Display or a PC running a suitable program And so the information in this chapter is meant to show how to monitor the operation amp status of the G2 and to control it and or re configure it when necessary The first part of this chapter will help you gain some understanding of how the
96. lowing commands JATT ROLL YES and JATT HBIAS 90 0 if you have mounted the G2 pointing to Port or JATT HBIAS 90 0 if you have mounted the G2 pointing to Starboard The ROLL command tells the G2 that it is pointing athwartships so that it will output its RTK based pitch roll measurement in the roll field of the PSAT HPR output sentence The HBIAS command you would send only one of the ones above tells the G2 which side of the vessel it is pointing to When it is pointing to Port see Figure 3 the G2 must add 90 to its RTK heading computations in order to get the vessel s correct heading alternatively when pointing to Starboard 90 must be subtracted from the computed heading Note the HBIAS command does not affect the RTK based pitch roll computation for the HPR sentence nor the actual tilt measurement by the tilt sensor in the INTLT sentence These values are always based on the tilt angle between the Primary amp Secondary antennae In order to tell the G2 that you have mounted it pointing at the bow JATT ROLL NO JATT HBIAS O Note this is the factory default You would only need to send these commands to the G2 if you have been using an athwartships mounting and then have re mounted the G2 in a parallel to centreline orientation Biased Alignment s If there is some bias in the alignment of the G2 s enclosure you will need to tell the G2 what that is Some examples If t
97. mpty fields behaviour occurs whenever the G2 encounters a GPS signal blockage for example when passing under a bridge or if the vessel is in a narrow channel with high sides that block most of the sky view or similar The Null heading condition can also occur randomly when there are strong multi path reflections see page 47 Note that if the Gyro sensor is enabled in such circumstances the Null heading condition will not occur for 3 minutes after loss of signal see page 44 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 87 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Document PN 29010078 V2 0 88 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Appendix 3 Vector Pro Model Generations To date there have been 3 generations of the Vector Pro G2 amp G2B GPS Compasses All are named Vector Pro G2 or Vector Pro G2B and all use the same SI TEX part numbers for example PN 11210001 is a Vector Pro G2 with 15m cable amp mounting brackets irrespective of generation Identifying Generations The model generations can only be distinguished by the serial number which is located on the label on the underside of the enclosure The serial number is in the format YYWW nnnn nnnn the number of digits in the n fields can vary The first four digits of the serial number indicate the year and week of manufacture YYWW means
98. mpty lines are indicated here with the msymbol Document PN 29010078 V2 0 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices 9 Set SI TEX Defaults Port B txt configures the G2 with the factory defaults 2 amp 3 Generation 1 Generation JOFF OTHER JOFF OTHER PCSI 1 0 OTHER PCSI 1 0 OTHER PCSI 2 0 OTHER PCSI 2 0 OTHER JASC GPHDM 10 OTHER JASC HCHDM 5 OTHER JASC GPHDT 10 OTHER JASC HEHDT 5 OTHER JASC GPVTG 1 OTHER JASC HEROT 5 OTHER JASC GPVTG 1 OTHER 10 Set DGPS Beacon txt configures the G2B with the factory default DGPS setting JDIFF BEACON 11 Set DGPS SBAS txt switches the DGPS setting to SBAS JDIFF WAAS 12 Set DGPS Autonomous txt switches the DGPS setting to Autonomous JDIFF NONE 13 Set 4800 on Both txt sets both port s Baud rates to the factory default of 4800 JBAUD 4800 OTHER JBAUD 4800 14 Set 19200 on Both txt sets both port s Baud rates to 19200 JBAUD 19200 OTHER JBAUD 19200 15 Set All NMEA On txt enables all non binary navigation NMEA amp proprietary output sentences Y JASC GPDTM 1 JASC GPGGA 1 JASC GPGLL 1 JASC GPGNS 1 JASC GPGRS 1 JASC GPGSA 1 JASC GPGST 1 JASC GPGSV 1 JASC GPHDG 1 JASC GPHDM 1 JASC GPHDT 1 JASC GPRMC 1 JASC GPROT 1 JASC GPRRE 1 JASC GPVTG 1 JASC GPZDA 1 JASC D1 1 JASC GPGBS 1 JAS
99. n the factory defaults fit within the data bandwidth of the factory default 4800 Baud 417 4 bytes sec on Port A and 445 bytes sec on Port B If the Baud rate is too low i e bandwidth less than the total bytes sec that the G2 is configured to transmit the data will be corrupted in random amp unpredictable ways The result will typically be Invalid Data errors on the equipment that is connected to the G2 On the next page is a screen shot of a bandwidth estimation calculation a simple MS Excel worksheet for the G2 In your own calculations you should use the lengths of the data in the example sentences of the screen shot to check that any changes you wish to make do not exceed the bandwidth at the Baud rate s the G2 is configured to If they do you will have to change the G2 s Baud rate accordingly or else set up a different lower bandwidth combination of enabled sentences amp update rates 2 If you change Port A s rate using HyperTerminal or PocketMAX you will have to change their Baud rates too right after the G2 s rate is changed The Navigator G2 automatically detects the G2 s Baud rate in contrast Document PN 29010078 V2 0 61 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 Operation SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Apeay J40 J21U0S3 Ypmpueg 79 4099A M 4 Di Msi OH 2584 UBD WAH PUE 3H JO GI 434 21 e aney Ayeuondo ueo 104 8 LOH OCH iii GE 44O 0 a
100. nd proprietary NMEA 0183 sentences on the serial ports geographic position amp vessel heading data status of the visible GPS satellites internal sensor data Beacon data amp status and so on The G2 is factory configured to output general Navigation data on Port A and Autopilot data on Port B You may change the configuration if you wish see page 49 for full details Each port s output Transmit is duplicated with one connection at the RS 422 electrical levels specified in the NMEA 0183 Standard and the other at the RS 232 levels typically used for computers Both of the outputs from a Port always have the same data signals amp timing irrespective of electrical level The choice of which electrical level s to use depends on the serial port type s supported by the other equipment you wish to connect to You may find that the other equipment needs one or the other type or a mixture of both RS 422 Most marine equipment will require using the G2 s RS 422 output s for example SI TEX SI TEX SP36 Admiral P3 and 5001 Autopilots all require RS 422 levels on their Heading Speed amp NAV input ports The G2 s RS 422 ports are Talkers i e transmit only in accordance with the NMEA 0183 Standard version 3 01 and the matching international Standard IEC 61162 1 RS 422 uses a pair of balanced signals in paired wires with the A signal on one wire amp the complementary B signal on the other
101. ng a USB to Serial adapter see page 32 you may find depending on the brand of the adapter and or the version of its driver software that you must make the Call with the G2 disconnected from the DEY end of the adapter or perhaps even with the G2 turned off The symptom of this condition will be that HyperTerminal brings up a message box that says Can not open COM port x when you click on the Call button Using a different brand of adapter and or a different driver may solve the problem Example Data Displays On the following pages there are several examples of what a typical PC display looks like while monitoring the G2 s data outputs with HyperTerminal two sessions with Port A s on the left of Port B s and after several minutes of operation The Vector Pros used for the following examples were both G2Bs configured with the SI TEX factory defaults on both ports see Table 6 amp Table 7 They were located outside SI TEX s office on the usual test site a low bush just outside the Service Department door Each was aligned to point approximately West with a clear view of the Southern sky about 200 horizontally centered on 180 True and about 90 vertically from 10 above the Southern horizon to 100 overhead there were some cars parked nearby but none within 3 metres and no other metallic surfaces nearby As can be seen in the example data outputs 7 of the 11 or 12 visible GPS satelli
102. ng information Note it is sometimes possible to mix the RS 232 electrical levels of a PC s COM port with the NMEA 0183 Standard s RS 422 levels driving into an RS 422 input from the PC s RS 232 output and or vice versa For an example see the section describing NMEA connections to the SI TEX SP36 SPU s NAV ports in the P2 s Installation amp Operation Manual This method usually works fine on the P2 8 also on the Admiral P3 at any rate But it depends largely on the electrical drive capabilities of the PC s COM port circuits As well in a technical sense it violates the rules of the NMEA 0183 Standard since the voltage levels signal rise fall times and circuit impedances of RS 232 and RS 422 are different It may also cause electrical noise problems RS 232 is single ended wiring whereas RS 422 is differential i e twisted pair wires and thus withstands RFI amp EMI electrical noise better For those reasons SI TEX strongly recommends against mixing RS 232 RS 422 However if you wish to try it with a P2 or P3 SPU Wire the G2 s Port A RS 232 Tx signal to the PC COM port s Rx signal and wire the RS 232 Signal Ground both as shown in Figure 15 Wire the PC COM port s RS 232 Tx signal to the IN 2A pin of the P2 P3 SPU s J9 and the PC s RS 232 Signal Ground to the SPU s IN 2B pin If the PC has only one COM port but you need to run both Navigation amp G2 Control programs on t
103. ntences on Port A JOFF PCSI 1 0 PCSI 2 0 3 Query All txt lists the G2 s important configuration 4 status parameters Note in this amp some other example scripts there are two versions given depending on which generation of the G2 is being used see Appendix 3 2 amp 3 Generation IT JI JAPP JQUERY GUIDE J SHOW IGEO ALL JWAASPRN JATT COGAID JATT GYROAID SJIATT TILTAID IATT COGTAU JATT HTAU JATT HRTAU JATT PTAU JATT SPDTAU JATT HBIAS JATT PBIAS JATT CSEP JATT MSEP JATT LEVEL JATT NEGTILT JATT ROLL JATT HDMTRUE JATT NMEAHE Document PN 29010078 V2 0 81 1 Generation IT JI JAPP JQUERY GUIDE J SHOW IGEO ALL JWAASPRN JATT GYROAID JATT MAGAID SJIATT TILTAID IATT COGTAU JATT HTAU JATT HRTAU JATT PTAU JATT SPDTAU JATT HBIAS JATT PBIAS JATT CSEP JATT MSEP JATT LEVEL JATT NEGTILT JATT ROLL DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices 4 Query DGPS txt shows the current status of the SBAS functions JASC D1 1 csi JASC D1 0 5 Query Beacon txt shows the current status of the Beacon receiver in the G2B only PCSI 1 1 PCSI 2 1 PCSI 1 0 PCSI 2 0 6 Query Tilt txt shows the current readings from the tilt sensor IASC INTLT 1 JASC INTLT 0 7 Query Satelites txt shows the current satellites status
104. ny special maintenance An occasional cleaning is suggested use a damp cloth and mild soap Do not use abrasive cleaners or chemicals Avoid exposing the enclosure to solvents acids and bases some of these may weaken the plastic The G2 s enclosure is designed to be weatherproof and splash resistant but it should not be immersed in water for a prolonged period of time Environments exceeding a maximum temperature of 85 C or below a minimum temperature of 40 C MUST BE AVOIDED Repair There are no user serviceable parts or adjustments inside the G2 s enclosure Should the unit become damaged in any way return it to an authorized SI TEX Dealer Fuse Replacement There are no fuses used inside the G2 itself However it is strongly recommended that a fuse or circuit breaker be installed in the G2 s Power wiring see page 17 If the fuse breaker blows determine the cause before replacing resetting Document PN 29010078 V2 0 65 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Document PN 29010078 V2 0 66 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Document PN 29010078 V2 0 67 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Document PN 29010078 V2 0 68 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Appendices Ap
105. onfiguration 1 Not approved by the IEC for Marine use Note the NMEA Talker ID for the three heading sentences above may be changed from GP to HE for HDG HDT amp ROT and HC for HDM Doing so indicates per NMEA 0183 s syntax rules that they come from a North seeking gyro heading sensor The change can be made with the JATT NMEAHE command see Table 15 on page 55 However configuring the G2 to use the HE amp HC Talker IDs may not be approved by some Standards organizations Document PN 29010078 V2 0 46 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Proprietary Output A number of NMEA like proprietary output sentences are available on the Vector Pro G2 Only the HPR sentence is enabled when the G2 is shipped from the factory it is set to a 1 Hz update rate on Port A All the others are disabled and so are indicated below with an X Maximum output rates are shown in the far right column for convenience To make changes see pages 51 and 52 and 53 for a G2B a Enabled Description Time True Heading and RTK based Pitch or Roll Table 7 Default Proprietary Output Sentences Configuration Note none of the proprietary sentences are approved by the IEC for marine use For full details on the G2 s proprietary sentences please refer to the GPS Technical Reference Binary Output Sentences The G2 can be configured to outp
106. ons that came with your printer for doing hand duplexing You should also select the Auto Rotate and Centre option in the Print Dialog box de select the Choose Paper Source by PDF page size option as well you should set Page Scaling to None Reader s default setting is Shrink to Printable Area and is printer dependant usually set at 97 but that is not needed here Document PN 29010078 V2 0 3 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Document PN 29010078 V2 0 4 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Table of Contents Table of Contents Welcome 1 Waran NOICE gereeeereennner Tete eect A er Te teeta fore ker eer Men Tey codo 1 General NOICE tit ete tear A A A a 1 Special NOE saron a a iene 1 DOCUMENTS LO ieri A ilaria 2 ADOULthis MANUA o a a beh iii ile 3 WERE CL RO RR ROIO AO 3 Table of Contents 5 A aaa 8 bWstoPMlablespi elett ala iaia EEE nl ini 9 Overview 13 Installation 17 TOOLS REQUIS o fs hse reek gene ed eee es iaia 17 POWER UI rae eae Sa gt Sol se as at iii ii 17 EAVironimental Considerations 1 602 sie al io 17 GPS ARECeDIION CONSI elle A elia lele 18 Radiobeacon Reception ConsiderationS iii 18 Bol 20 o a o E E O a oa 19 NULO 101 q id a ce An e TO 21 FIR OG AS AAA POS terete Pen ne ais et Od ohne T ak ae ea ae geet see ta 21 FOO ASC eters nba ei 23 O cto Ace wentte ani anna eae r
107. owing points relating to GPS reception must be considered Mount the G2 s enclosure as high as possible considering maintenance and accessibility Ensure that there is an unobstructed as possible view of the sky available to the unit to avoid blocking the RF signals from the GPS satellites It is important to locate the G2 as far away as possible from any metallic surfaces that could reflect the RF signals from the GPS satellites Such surfaces if they reflect the RF signals at just the right angle s can cause a condition known as multi pathing on the signals which in turn will randomly degrade the G2 s heading performance and accuracy In particular there must not be within a distance of 2 metres of the G2 any metallic surfaces which are located above the horizontal plane of the enclosure It is also important to locate the G2 away from any transmitting antennas for any RF signals e g VHF SSB Radar etc by at least a few metres This is to ensure that the Vector Pro s internal electronic circuits do not experience induced RF noise so that its performance is not compromised If the case of a Radar system you must also be sure to mount the G2 outside the direct path of the radar beam typically that is a conical shape which extends outwards from the Radar emitter and sweeps over a full 360 horizontal circle The G2 s enclosure should be mounted as close as possible to horizontal when the boa
108. own through the pole and on through any surfaces amp or bulkheads as necessary as far as required into the vessel Leave some slack in the cable below the bottom of the pole enough to allow you to move the connected cable a short ways out of the pole for easier removal of the G2 from the pole amp or pole base should that ever be necessary Figure 10 Pole Base with Cable 5 Thread the pole base onto the threaded pole four to five full turns Do not tighten up the jam nut just yet Caution Do not bottom out the pole base on the threaded mount This can damage the base 6 Align the keyway in the cable s plug connector to the key in the G2 s data power connector and then press them together fully seating the plug Align then engage amp rotate the cable connector s locking ring clockwise rotation to lock and counter clockwise to un lock until you feel a definite click 7 There are two pegs on the top of the base that mate with holes on the bottom of the G2 s enclosure Holding the enclosure in approximately the final orientation desired rotate the pole base amp nut washer combination so that the base is in the same orientation i e so that the base s pegs can mate with the enclosure s holes then press the enclosure down onto the base 8 Use the supplied TORX bit to fasten the base to the enclosure using the screws supplied These screws self tap a thread in the matching blind screw holes
109. p GPGLL output sentences digits 1 to 8 Turn off all NMEA amp Proprietary data output The PCSI Beacon status sentences must be turned off with JOFF OTHER a PCSI 0 0 and or PCSI 1 0 command 9 The RTCM output sentence must be turned off with a JASC RTCM Of OTHER command Query or set an initial position to speed up re acquisition time JPOSJ latitude longitude Latitude amp Longitude must be in decimal degrees example JPOS 49 2 123 1 Table 15 Commands for Miscellaneous Features amp Functions 1 In most cases where the command option is NO or YES 0 or 1 can be used instead 080 OFF 1 ON J4STRING BAUD OTHER Caution The automatic JSAVE done by the J4STRING command will any include any other changes you may have made before sending the command Document PN 29010078 V2 0 55 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Query the current computed antenna separation SJATTIOSEP Should always return 0 500 0 010 metres Query or Set the actual separation between the antennae 9 In the Vector Pro G2 amp G2B the physical antenna separation is fixed at 0 5 metres so this command should only be used to check that the MSEP value is set correctly to 0 5 Show current operating configuration empty show everything JSHOW BIN CONF GP BIN show Binary sentences CONF show modes amp limits GP show NMEA 4 Proprietary sentences JWAASPRN
110. pendix 1 Specifications GPS Receiver Receiver Type Twin receivers 0 5m antenna separation L1 C A code with carrier phase smoothing 1 575 GHz carrier frequency Channels Two x 12 parallel tracking Two x 10 channels when tracking SBAS Update Rate position adjustable 20 Hz max heading adjustable 20 Hz max Horizontal Accuracy 1 lt 1 m RMS when using DGPS corrections lt 2 5 m RMS when autonomous no SA Datum WGS 84 Heading Accuracy 2 lt 0 5 RMS Magnetic Variation computations are based on the World Magnetic Model 2005 Rate of Turn 90 per second max Start Up time lt 60 seconds typical Heading Fix lt 20 seconds typical Satellite Satellite Reacquisition lt SEI second ea Safe Distance 1 25 m SS magnetic di 0 80 m steering magnetic compass Compass Safe Distance 0 75 m standard magnetic compass reduced 0 50 m steering magnetic compass Table 19 GPS Receiver Specifications 1 Accuracy depends on multipath environment number of satellites in view and Satellite geometry 2 T he quality of DGPS corrections has no impact on heading performance Note the performance figures above are based on a minimum of four visible satellites HDOP less than 4 PDOP less than 6 high quality DGPS corrections and otherwise normal conditions Excessive multipath GPS signal obstructions and or interference may reduce the performance DGPS Beacon Receiver G2B only 2 parallel tracking Freq
111. ply or install any improvements or alterations to existing Equipment Document PN 29010078 V2 0 97 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Warranty NO OTHER WARRANTIES THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER WRITTEN ORAL OR IMPLIED ARISING BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE DESIGN SALE INSTALLATION OR USE OF THE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE ORDINARY PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE EQUIPMENT IS USED OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS ON THE PART OF SI TEX ITS EMPLOYEES SUPPLIERS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The extent of SI TEX s liability for damages of any nature to the end purchaser or any other person or entity whether in contract or tort and whether to persons or property shall in no case exceed in the aggregate the cost of correcting the defect in the equipment or at SI TEX s option the cost of replacing the defective item In no event will SI TEX be liable for any loss of production loss of profits loss of use or for any special indirect incidental consequential or contingent damages even if SI TEX has been advised of the possibility of such damages Without limiting the foregoing SI TEX shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from installation use quality performance or accurac
112. r Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation command ET CTN Table 10 Commands for the Binary Output Sentences The Binary output sentences should only be enabled by a program or control device which properly understands them such as the Navigator G2 They should not be enabled when using HyperTerminal since they are not human readable and worse they can sometimes cause HT to crash Note See the GPS Technical Reference for full details on the Binary sentences Command Sentence Rate Hz PCSI 1 rate PCSI CSO PCSI 2 rate PCSI CS1 Table 11 Commands for the Beacon Output Sentences G2B only The PCSI Beacon sentences can only be turned off with a PCSI 1 0 and or PCSI 2 0 command 9 The PCSI commands must be entered in UPPER case GPCRQ MSK Query the Beacon receiver s operational status GPCRQ MSS Query the Beacon receiver s performance status GPMSK parameters Tune the Beacon receiver Table 12 Commands for the Beacon Receiver G2B only Note See the GPS Technical Reference for full details on all the Beacon commands Document PN 29010078 V2 0 53 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Command Action amp Time Constant Affected Range seconds JATT COGTAU cogtau Query or Set the Course Over Ground JTAU COG cogtau Ronan JATT HTAU htau Query or Set the Heading Constant htau 0 0 to 3600 0 JATT HRTAU hrtau Que
113. r longer periods of time as the vessel moves with the vessel s real heading On the other hand increasing a time constant also increases the G2 s time lag in responding to actual changes in the value being measured i e it takes longer for a real change in the value being measured to show up in the G2 s output data Worse increasing a time constant too far could create an unacceptable lag in the measurement to the point where the navigation equipment that is receiving data from the G2 would begin to be adversely affected For example an autopilot will begin to appear sluggish in its steering performance if the heading time constant is increased too far That s because the time lag on heading will become so large that the autopilot can not see small changes in heading quickly or perhaps even not at all 19 There will always be some residual jitter in computed heading data even with the G2 s sophisticated RTK algorithms It s an unavoidable effect of the physics amp underlying mathematics of the overall GPS system Document PN 29010078 V2 0 59 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Time Course Over COGTAU GPVTG If the vessel IS resistant to quick Ground changes in its motion increase it HTAU SGPHDT HDG HDM If vessel does not turn quickly increase it Rate Of Turn HRTAU GPROT If vessel does not turn quickly increase it Pitch or Roll
114. ration Installation Interfacing to a PC PC COM Ports PC serial ports commonly referred to as COM ports always use RS 232 signal levels and so the only possible direct connection to the Vector Pro G2 is via the G2 s RS 232 signals If it is necessary to connect a PC to any RS 422 signals for example when the PC is being used to run a Navigation program which sends steering commands to an NMEA 0183 autopilot e at RS 422 levels a signal level convertor will be required see page 36 PC COM ports typically use a DE9 male a pin type aka DE9 P connector older PCs may use a DB25 aka DB25 P connector instead Desktop PCs sometimes have 2 or more COM ports although newer models usually only have one COM port It is possible to add COM ports to most desktop PCs by adding a suitable COM Port Expander card Laptop PCs usually have only one COM port Many newer PCs desktops amp especially laptops do not have a real COM port Instead they only have one or more USB ports and use driver software to allow application programs to access the USB ports as virtual COM ports If the PC only has USB ports an external USB to Serial adapter will be required since the G2 does not have a USB interface These adapters typically have a USB A size plug at one end and a DEY male connector at the other end Most brands of adapters should work fine A number of different ones have
115. ripe Blue stripe RS 232 Rx Port A Receive RS 422 Port A Transmit Green Black RG Port B Transmit Brown Black 3 Port B Receive White stripe cia de Secondary Port A Rx 5 O White Black Black stripe Grey RS 232 Gnd Signal Ground 2 4p2 B Yellow Yellow Yellow RS 422 B Baca Transmit Black Yellow Yellow RS 422 a Secondary Port A Tx Black stripe Black stripe a a HCMOS B Orange RE n a Not connected na a a a 1 pulse second timing output TE White Alam Output Pin 1 White vena pe ne Alem OuputPin 2 Drain for RF Shielding Wire Bare Wire Bare Wire 2 IDE NO CONNEC Bare Table 26 Colour Coding of All Standard Cables 1 The Power Input amp Ground Red Black wires are 18 AWG all the other insulated wires are 24 AWG 2 The Drain wire on the 23 generation s 30m cable is insulated with black heat shrink 3 Some of the signal descriptions apply only to the 2 Ne a generations the alternate signal listed in parentheses in those cases is for the first generation only The RS 232 Port B on the 1 generation only had the Tx signal The RS 232 Secondary Port A was useable only for special purposes Document PN 29010078 V2 0 91 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Cable Usage For the 15 metre cable supplied on the first generation G2s marking 051 0063 003 there are several black coloured
116. ry or Set the Rate of Turn Constant hrtau 0 0 to 3600 0 cogtau 0 0 to 200 0 JATT PTAU ptau Query or Set the Pitch or Roll Constant ptau 0 0 to 3600 0 JATT SPDTAU spdtau Query or Set the Speed Constant spdtau 0 0 to 200 0 JTAU SPEED spdtau time SHORT 300 JSMOOTH time Query or Set the Carrier Smoothing Time time LONG 900 time 15 to 6000 Table 13 Commands for the Smoothing Time Constants Note see Smoothing Output Data with Time Constants on page 59 for full details of the TAU time constants JATT GYROAID NO YES Query or Enable Disable the Gyro aiding feature Query or Set Heading Output Offset hbias range is 180 to 180 Query or Set Level Mode Operation YES Tilt less than 10 Query or Set the Pitch Roll sign convention JATT NEGTILT NO YES NO normal YES reverse sign Query or Set the Pitch Roll Output Offset SJAT Teele pbias range is 15 to 15 Query or Set the Pitch Roll Orientation JATT ROLL NO YES NO Pitch YES Roll JATT T25CAL NO YES Query of Enable Disable the xxxxx JATT TILTAID NO YES Query or Enable Disable the Tilt Sensor Calibrate the Tilt Sensor ATEI AL the G2 must be level when this command is issued Query or Set the Baud rate rate 4800 9600 19200 38400 if you change the G2 s Baud rate you must change the other device s to match Table 14 Commands for Baud Rates Installation Options amp Internal Sensors 1 In mos
117. signal wires each carrying a different signal which can be very confusing To help prevent wiring errors caused by many black wires all the wires in this cable are twisted in pairs with each black wire paired with its respective non black coloured counterpart Each pair is also held together by a short piece of tubing just after they exit from the cable s overall jacket Caution If you must cut type 051 0063 003 be sure to maintain the signal wire pairings For all the other cable types the second colour listed in the table below is either repeated bands of the colour or a thin spiralling stripe of that colour The wires are twisted in pairs but without any pair retaining tubing Caution The coloured stripe is either repeated bands of the colour or a thin spiralling stripe The stripe can be very hard to see especially the Blue Green amp Brown stripes all on Black backgrounds please inspect the wires carefully under a good light to be sure you are using the right wires Note the Installation chapter s Colour Code information Table 2 and Figure 12 Figure 14 amp Figure 15 shows only the colour codes of the cable types currently supplied with the Vector Pro cable type numbers 051 0157 002 amp 051 0158 0001 see the 3 column in Table 26 above For the earlier cable types listed in the 1 amp 2 columns of Table 26 please use the colours in either the 1 or 2 column whichever appli
118. st COM port if you want to monitor both of the G2 s ports Port B should be connected to the PC s second COM port 14 There are many similar freeware shareware amp commercial programs available for Windows PCs and for Apple Macs None are discussed here but all will have similar characteristics and things to watch out for to HyperTerminal Document PN 29010078 V2 0 49 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Using PocketMAX PC Full instructions are in the PocketMAX User Manual The system must be wired as shown in Figure 14 or Figure 15 Note PocketMAX PC may not always run properly on some PCs It has been known to hang up and or crash the PC especially on an older slower PC and or leave the G2 in an invalid state S TEX recommends that you use PocketMAX only on a fairly new PC with a fast CPU lots of RAM and standard COM ports Caution Please pay attention to the doing many things warning in the first section of the PocketMAX manual Also please note that PocketMAX was designed to support all of Hemisphere GPS products and so some of its features do not apply to the G2 Some points to be aware of if you wish to use PocketMAX It does not know about a few sentences that the G2 supports e g the GPHDM sentence f thus it is not possible to control those sentences with PocketMAX It does not know the full range of Up
119. t cases where the command option is NO or YES 0 or 1 can be used instead 080 OFF 1 ON JATT _HBIAS hbias JATT LEVEL NO YES JBAUD rate OTHER Document PN 29010078 V2 0 54 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Enable GPGGA GPGSA GPVTG amp GPZDA at 1 Hz Set both ports Baud rate to BAUD 4800 9600 19200 38400 Do a JSAVE see Table 16 Set the Differential Age Timeout JAGE age age 6 to 8100 seconds JATT COAST NO YES 1 Query or Enable Disable the xxxxx JATT COGAID NO YES Query or Enable Disable the xxxxx JATT EXACT NO YES Query or Enable Disable the xxxxx Query or Set whether the Heading value in GPHDM is in JATT HDMTRUE NO YES degrees True or degrees Magnetic NO Magnetic YES True JATT HIGHMP NO YES Query or Enable Disable the xxxxx Query or Set the Talker ID for heading sentences JATT NMEAHE NO YES NO all sentences use GP YES HEHDG HCHDM HEHDT HEROT JATT STOPPED NO YES Query or Enable Disable the xxxxx Query or Set the DGPS source NONE Operate in autonomous mode JDIFF source WAAS SBAS corrections OTHER RTCM SC 104 corrections input through Port B BEACON Radiobeacon corrections G2B only JMASK anale Set a cut off elevation below which satellites will be ignored sil Angle range is 0 to 60 Query or set the number digits after the decimal point in the JNP digits GPGGA am
120. t is at rest in calm water e g at dockside This is to ensure that the G2 s internal Tilt sensor can determine the attitude of the enclosure amp thus the vertical relationship of the two internal antennae A configuration parameter can be used to compensate for any offset from horizontal if necessary see PBIAS on page 55 The Vector Pro G2 computes its position as the geographic location of its internal Primary GPS antenna that antenna is in the end of the enclosure opposite the end which has a recessed arrow on the underside amp the long sight alignment post on the top side see Figure 2 amp Figure 11 Thus you should mount the G2 so that the Primary antenna s end is at the location on the vessel where you desire the vessel s reported GPS position to be Radiobeacon Reception Considerations For the Vector Pro G2B it is also important to choose a mounting location with a total view all around amp right down to the horizon which is as unobstructed as possible to avoid blocking DGPS Radiobeacon signals from any transmitters within range You also will need to consider mounting locations from the perspective of minimizing Electromagnetic Interference ambient electrical and radio frequency noise in the Terrestrial DGPS Radiobeacon band in order to maximize the Beacon receiver s performance The optimum location for the G2B will be a position where it receives the strongest average Radiobeacon signal wi
121. t is best to turn on the Vector Pro G2 and run it for a few minutes before turning on your other equipment Document PN 29010078 V2 0 39 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation GPS Signal Reception amp Processing The G2 contains a high performance GPS engine containing twin GPS receivers and two multipath resistant antennas One antenna is designated as the Primary GPS antenna while the other is designated as the Secondary In the G2B there is also a Radiobeacon antenna located with the Primary GPS antenna The G2 tries to find four or more GPS satellites in the visible sky and then uses the Radio Frequency signals it receives from those satellites and the GPS timing amp ranging information carried on the signals to compute its current position heading speed and other Navigation information There are two main factors that affect how well the G2 operates Satellite visibility a good view of the sky Satellite signal quality Determining Position The Global Positioning System is essentially a timing based position triangulation system The G2 s GPS receivers automatically and continuously try to receive RF signals from all GPS satellites that are visible in the sky To determine its own geographic position the G2 s GPS receivers use a complex algorithm incorporating satellite locations and ranges to each satellite The ranges are calculated by determin
122. t number of GPS signals of high enough quality it begins to generate navigational data position heading speed and so on It s up to you what you do with that data of course The G2 is configured at the factory with a specific set of output data settings enabled output data sentences update rates and Baud rates All those are described in this section The suggested standard wiring diagrams see Figure 12 Figure 14 and Figure 15 are based on that factory default output configuration But you may change the G2 s configuration as required and even wire it differently than shown in the standard diagrams Output Ports Typically the user of a G2 wants it to output certain navigational data updated at rates that are suitable for the other equipment connected to the G2 and for what the overall navigation system is supposed to be doing As well the bit rate i e Baud rate at which the G2 s two output ports are transmitting data amp receiving data if necessary must match the device s to which each is connected The G2 s two output ports Port A and Port B allow for two different sets of navigation data to be output from the G2 Each port can be configured with its own combination of enabled output data sentences sentence update rates and Baud rate For example when a SI TEX autopilot is being used with the G2 heading and speed from the G2 are needed by the autopilot in order for it to be
123. tes signals were used by the G2Bs in the GPS data processing amp position heading etc computations The nearest Beacon transmitter is about 6 Km away the Canadian Coast Guard s Richmond B C site and its signal was good during all the tests All the tests shown in the screen shots were run with the G2B s Differential data source JDIFF set to BEACON Then at a later point in the tests shown only in some of the typical data listing figures JDIFF was set to WAAS there were two SBAS satellites visible and PRN 135 was selected by the G2B as is usually the case here at SI TEX Document PN 29010078 V2 0 75 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices Vector G 4800 COMS HyperTerminal SPSAT HPR 231325 00 265 14 2 83 N 3F 231529 4911305 79 12304 51114 1 07 2 1 2 2 M 17 6 M 75 oro 4911 30 tt sini 4 W 231529 00 A A 74 SGPVTG 301 IA RO OSA O LA RARO T GP2DA 231529 00 12 05 2008 00 00 64 GPVTG 262 19 T 244 28 M 0 07 N 0 05 K A 22 SGPHDT 265 19 T 0C SGPHDT 265 24 T 02 SGPROT 0 6 A LA Ri SGPHDM 247 33 M 04 SGPHDM 247 28 M 0E SGPHDT 265 23 T 05 GPHDG 247 28 0 00 E 17 92 5 58 SGPHDM 247 32 M 05 SPSAT HPR 231530 00 265 19 2 80 N 39 SGPHDT 265 24 7402 GPGGA 231530 00 4911 30579 N 12304 51113 w 1 0 7 2 1 2 2 M 17 6 M 7A SGPHDM 247 33 M 04 SGPGLL 4911 30579 N 12304 51113 W 231530 00 A A 78 SGPVTG 137 58 T1 119
124. th the lowest average EMI Ensure that the G2B is located as far as possible from all other equipment that can emit EMI in particular DC motors alternators solenoids radios power cables display units and other electronic devices The G2B calculates the Signal to Noise Ratio which can be thought of as the height of the signal above the noise floor of the Beacon signals the higher the SNR the better If your installation includes a way to control amp monitor the G2B you can observe the SNR values see the GPCRQ 8 CRMSS sentences in the Beacon Receiver Commands section in the GPS Technical Reference You should have all equipment amp accessories that you intend to use during normal operation turned on while doing this Document PN 29010078 V2 0 18 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation Location amp Orientation There are two primary mounting orientations for the Vector Pro G2 Normally the G2 will be mounted so that the longitudinal axis is aligned with the vessel s fore aft centreline or is parallel to that centreline In this orientation the G2 can output both the Heading and the Pitch of the vessel BOW Vessel s Heading Secondary Long sight Antenna front Po Short sight Arrow on side Pe case bottom E Alignme Sight VT Primary Antenna STERN Figure 2 Heading amp Pitch Installation viewed from a
125. the Vector Pro G2 s two output ports can be configured independent of each other to communicate at all conventional Baud rates from 4800 up to 38400 Baud The factory default configuration of both Ports A amp B is 4800 Baud Note for operation with all SI TEX autopilots the G2 s factory default Baud rate of 4800 must be used For operation with other equipment other Baud rates may be allowable depending on the equipment Electrical Interface Another factor in using the G2 is what type of the electrical interface i e signal levels rise fall times circuit impedances the other equipment uses for its Input Output navigation data connections All marine equipment which is fully compliant with the NMEA 0183 Standard e g SI TEX autopilots uses RS 422 levels only Other on board NMEA compatible equipment e g PCs often uses RS 232 levels Each of the G2 s two output ports is available at both RS 232 amp RS 422 electrical levels the RS 232 and RS 422 output signals may be used simultaneously see Serial Ports on page 28 for more details Note on each port the sentences that the port is configured to output their update rates and the port s Baud rate will be the same for both the RS 232 and RS 422 signals from that port Alarm Output In addition to the data output on the G2 s two serial ports there is a separate Alarm output which indicates whether or not the G2 is providing valid head
126. the rest simply make no sense in the G2 The chipset provides them 8 reacts to them for when it used in discrete antennae GPS Compass products such as the Hemisphere Sensors or SI TEX s Navigator G4 in custom circuit designs or in OEM products built around Hemisphere s GPS Receiver module The remainder of the other commands are for features and functions not supported in SI TEX s versions of the Hemisphere products Some specific items you should ignore are all subscription e Dif L Dif amp OmniSTAR features and related commands anything related to Ports C amp D the JALT JAPP JCONN JK JLIMIT and JWCONF commands the JATT FLIPBRD command any commands relating to Binary outputs Bin 76 amp 93 Some newer ones are not mentioned and there are also some formatting errors in the document Document PN 29010078 V2 0 57 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Customising amp Fine tuning the Configuration There are a number of situations where you might want to change the Vector Pro G2 s factory default configuration settings in ways other than simply enabling or disabling the specific sentences that your system requires or changing the update rates of the enabled sentence s Roll Alignment One common situation is if you have mounted the G2 athwartships In this case you must tell the G2 that it is mounted that way by sending it the fol
127. tion times and also improve the reliability amp accuracy of selecting the correct heading solution by eliminating other possible but erroneous solutions Tilt aided RTK The Vector Pro G2 s internal tilt sensor constrains the RTK heading solution to less than the full area of the surface of the search sphere associated with just a fixed antenna separation since the G2 knows by reading the tilt sensor the approximate inclination of the Secondary GPS antenna with respect to the Primary The search volume defined by the tilt sensor only i e not factoring in the gyro will be reduced to a horizontal ring on the surface of the sphere a considerably smaller area than the full surface of the sphere as can be seen in the figure below Tilt Angle Figure 17 Tilt aided Search The tilt sensor is factory calibrated After installation or after a long period of time that the G2 is in use or in circumstances where the G2 encounters repeated wide variations in operating amp or storage temperature it may be necessary to re calibrate the tilt sensor The tilt measurements from the sensor may also be useful directly in some applications of the G2 in addition to or instead of the Pitch Roll data that the G2 computes while doing the RTK The GPS Technical Reference manual describes the commands and methodology required to query the tilt sensor to recalibrate it and to enable or disable it Document PN 29010078 V2 0
128. to read this manual in its entirety before you use your GPS Compass for the first time and to keep it handy until you become thoroughly familiar with the operation of the compass Note most of the information in this manual applies to both models of the Vector Pro G2 GPS Compasses the Vector Pro G2 and the Vector Pro G2B For easier reading most references in the text use G2 but that should always be understood as referring to both models Whenever a particular item applies only to the G2 or the G2B it will be so stated in the text of that item When using this manual with the Vector Pro G2 please ignore the sections which discuss Radiobeacon signals Beacon receiver operation and related installation details Those sections apply only to the G2B Manual Format This manual has been formatted to be printed on both sides of the pages of the manual and on standard Letter sized paper 8 5 x 11 If you have obtained this manual as a soft copy please note that it is in Adobe Portable Document Format pdf and so may be viewed amp printed with Adobe Reader or compatible pdf format viewers When printing this manual with Reader you should select duplex printing or the equivalent term used by your printer s software driver in order to print it double sided on the paper If your printer does not have built in duplexing capability you can still print this manual double sided by following the instructi
129. ts in it or damages to it caused by a Faulty installation or hook up of the Equipment b Abuse misuse or any use of the Equipment in violation of the instructions set forth in the Manual Shipping alterations or incorrect and or unauthorized service Accident exposure of the Equipment to excessive heat fire lightning or other electrical discharge or water immersion e Water damage due to failure to fully fasten the plug connected into the Equipment s power signal receptacle f Improper or inadequate ancillary or connected equipment Q O OTHER LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 1 SI TEX does not warrant or guarantee the precision or accuracy of positions heading or other GPS based navigation data obtained when using the Equipment The potential accuracy of the Equipment as stated in the Manual associated SI TEX literature and or Product specifications provides only an estimate of the highest achievable accuracy based on a Specifications provided by the US Department of Defence for GPS Positioning b GPS Receiver specifications provided by the OEM manufacturer c DGPS service provider performance specifications 2 The Equipment is not intended for primary navigation or for use in safety of life applications SI TEX does not warrant or guarantee that the Equipment will perform in accordance with the requirements of such usage 3 SI TEX reserves the right to modify the Equipment without any obligation to notify sup
130. uency Range 283 5 to 325 0 KHz 84 channels automatic or manual selection Sensitivity 2 5 dB V for 5 dB NR 200 bps Dynamic Range Range AB ss dB Adjacent RI Ne _ dB 400 Hz offset nee IEC 61108 4 Beacon Standard Table 20 DGPS Beacon Receiver Specifications Document PN 29010078 V2 0 69 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices System Interface Ports RS 232 Serial o 2 full duplex RS 422 Serial o 2 half duplex output only o same data as output on RS 232 all ports optically isolated Baud Rate Baud Rate 4800 default 9600 19200 and 38400 Data Output Protocol NMEA 0183 proprietary ASCII Crescent amp proprietary binary see Table 6 amp Table 7 Data Input Protocol NMEA like see Table 8 Table 10 Timing Output 1 1 pps 50 ns accuracy HCMOS level active Hi rising edge Heading warning I O Open relay system indicates invalid heading Table 21 System Interface Specifications 1 The 1PPS Timing output is available on the connector on the G2 s enclosure but is not wired in the third generation s cables see Table 26 Power Supply Voltage 11 to 36 VDC Power Consumption lt 4 5 W nominal 360 mA max 12 VDC Table 22 Power Specifications Mechanical Dimensions 60 cm x 16 cm x 18 cm 23 6 in x 6 3 in x 7 1 in not including mount Weight 7 5 Kg es Enclosure Rating IP 67 Operating Temperature
131. uent minor update of the MV100 series the G2 on that MV100 the G2B on that MV110 The third generation G2 G2Bs also were shipped with an improved factory default configuration All SI TEX Vector Pros have differences from the corresponding Hemisphere models in their operational specifications amp factory default configuration settings for details please refer to the respective Sl TEX amp Hemisphere models specifications SI TEX Vector Pros do not support any of Hemisphere s various optional GPS DGPS receiver features or subscription applications e Dif OmniSTAR L Dif etc 1 Some of the later 2 Yeneration Vector Pros were the updated MV100 110s but were still shipped with the original 2006 factory default G2 G2B configuration settings The rest were shipped with the improved configuration in particular any 08xx units still in stock at SI TEX at the time the new configuration was implemented April 2009 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 89 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Appendices The significant differences in features amp operating specifications between the three generations of SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B GPS Compasses are listed below Generation 30 C to 70 C 32 C to 74 C 32 C to 74 C Max Update Rate Heading Max Rate of Tur GPS Horizontal Accuracy 5 m 95 25m RMS 25 m RMS autonomous no SA IE i GPS Horizontal Accura
132. upper lower or mixed case some of the commands have optional parameters shown in square brackets in the tables The optional parameters if used should be entered with the comma shown below but without the square brackets In many cases it is possible to query the current value or status of one of the G2 s operating parameters or sensors by sending the associated command without a value for the parameter e g send JATT HBIAS to query the Heading Bias value some of these commands enable or disable the G2 s NMEA Proprietary and Binary output sentences The G2 responds by beginning to output the specified sentence at the specified update rate on the specified port or by ceasing to output the sentence if you specify that When an output sentence can be set to different update rates the range of valid update rates is shown in parentheses in the Description column A rate of 0 disables output of a sentence All rates are in Hz For output sentences which can only be enabled or disabled the control parameter is either 0 1 where O disables output of the sentence and 1 enables it or the specific words e g NO YES to be used For commands that control sentences that can be output on either of the G2 s ports the command affects the output of Port A unless the optional final parameter OTHER is added which causes the command to be applied to Port B The units of the various value
133. ut certain data in sentences that are in a binary format in contrast to the human readable ASCII format of the G2 s NMEA amp Proprietary output sentences None of the binary sentences are enabled in the G2 s factory default configuration settings To make changes see pages 51 and 53 Note none of the binary sentences are approved by the IEC for marine use Caution Binary sentences may be incompatible with some NMEA equipment and or with PCs and other non NMEA equipment The incompatibility may be such as to cause a PC 8 or other equipment to lock up Use them with care For full details on the G2 s binary sentences please refer to the GPS Technical Reference 11 NMEA like because these sentences follow the general syntax rules of NMEA 0183 although they are not part of that standard but rather have been defined by Hemisphere GPS These sentences are available only on their own GPS products and equipment based on those such as the Vector Pro G2 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 47 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 G2B Installation amp Operation Operation Baud Rate All SI TEX autopilots and all marine equipment which is compliant to the NMEA 0183 Standard communicate at 4800 Baud for both input amp output 1 But although the NMEA Standard specifies 4800 Baud Pit is common for NMEA compatible equipment to be able to work at higher speeds especially at RS 232 levels Each of
134. utput port the 5001 also has an RS 232 I O port but that should not be used with a Vector Pro G2 All G2 wiring connections to a 5001 must be made at the 5001 s Processor Card see page 4 24 in the 5001 s Installation amp Operation manual You must then select the Compass Speed and NAV sources from NAV1 NAV2 according to how you have done the wiring from the G2 a Chartplotter etc see page 5 15 in the 5001 manual It may also be necessary to configure the 5001 s COMM port to transmit NMEA output signals if you need those see page 5 6 in the 5001 manual Other SI TEX Autopilot Systems All other SI TEX autopilots require the use of an optional SI TEX Sine Cosine Interface Box PN 21010004 with matching interface cable PN 31110023 or 31110051 to use them with a Vector Pro G2 see the instructions included with the Sine Cosine Box for wiring and setup information Note that the G2 s Port B RS 422 wires are the ones to be connected to the Convertor Interfacing to a SI TEX Navigator G2 Display System See Figure 12 Wiring of the Navigator G2 is fully described in the Navigator G2 s Installation amp Operation manual Note that there is some flexibility in how the wiring between the Vector Pro amp the Navigator can be arranged since part of the function of the Navigator s Distribution Unit is to be a simple convenient terminal strip for the G2 Document PN 29010078 V2 0 30 DRAFT
135. with the unit or on Hemisphere s web site SI TEX s Service Department will also send it to you at no charge Document PN 29010078 V2 0 14 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation Document PN 29010078 V2 0 15 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Document PN 29010078 V2 0 16 DRAFT 3 29 May 2009 SI TEX Vector Pro G2 amp G2B Installation amp Operation Installation Installation Please refer to the Warranty Information section of this manual before proceeding with installation of the Vector Pro G2 Tools Required General purpose tools such as a portable drill pliers wire cutters screwdrivers wire mounting bolts and wrenches will be required An accurate voltmeter or multi meter would also be useful Hazard warning Extreme caution is advised when using tools powered by alternating current AC from main supply circuits regardless of whether those circuits are rated for indoor outdoor marine or industrial use Water especially sea water is an excellent conductor of electricity and can complete a path to AC Ground through your body causing injury or death if a tool malfunctions or short circuits Battery powered tools are STRONGLY recommended If AC tools are used they must be plugged into a circuit that is adequately protected against Ground Faults and ot
136. y of the equipment NOTICE OF DEFECT The Limited Warranty will not apply with respect to any defective Equipment unless written notice of such defect is given to SI TEX by mail to the address for SI TEX set forth below or by facsimile to SI TEX at 604 207 8008 and unless that written notice is received by SI TEX within ten 10 days of the date upon which the defect first became known to the Purchaser Notices sent by mail from within North America will be deemed to be received by SI TEX on the seventh 7th day first following the date of posting Notices sent by mail from anywhere else in the world will be deemed to be received by SI TEX on the tenth 10th day next following the date of posting Notices sent by facsimile will be deemed to be received by SI TEX on the date of transmission with appropriate answerback confirmation REMEDIES NOT TRANSFERABLE The Purchaser s remedies under this Warranty apply only to the original end user of the SI TEX Equipment being the Purchaser and apply only to the original installation of the Equipment The Purchaser s remedies under this Warranty are not transferable or assignable by the Purchaser to others in whole or in part CUSTOMER REMEDIES 1 If the Equipment or any part thereof proves to be defective within the warranty period the Purchaser shall do the following a contact SI TEX by phoning 604 207 1600 to discuss the nature of the problem and to obtain return shipping instructions
137. yone else shall render the warranties set forth in this Warranty null and void CHOICE OF LAW AND JURISDICTION This Warranty is governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia Canada If the Purchaser acquired the Equipment outside of Canada each of the parties hereto irrevocably attorn to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of British Columbia Canada and further agree to settle any dispute controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Limited Warranty or the breach termination or invalidity of it by arbitration under the rules of the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre BCICAC The appointing authority shall be BCICAC or if the BCICAC shall cease to exist the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia BCICAC shall administer the case in accordance with BCICAC Rules There shall be one arbitrator and the place of arbitration shall be Vancouver British Columbia Canada The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods Act S B C 1990 c 20 and any other statutory enactments of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods do not apply to this Warranty SI TEX Maine Ltd 15 13511 Crestwood Place Richmond British Columbia Canada V6V 2G1 WARNING The Equipment is an aid to navigation only It is not intended or designed to replace the person on watch A qualified person should always be in a

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