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1. ET command does not clear Ethernet setting FRESET INTERNET must The FRES be issued ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual 4 Chapter 5 Radio Configuration and Activation 5 1 This chapter discusses the methods for configuring the ProPak6 radios and activating network services for Bluetooth Wi Fi and Cellular radios model dependent refer to Table 1 ProPak6 Model Features on page 15 The FRESET command can be used to reset any of the Bluetooth Wi Fi or Cellular ProPak6 radios Bluetooth Configuration Bluetooth is a wireless radio communication standard designed for use over short ranges within 10 m Before a Bluetooth enabled device can communicate with the ProPak6 it must be configured to recognize and communicate with the ProPak6 paired Only one incoming Bluetooth connection is supported at a time by the ProPak6 A maximum of 16 devices can be paired with the ProPak6 Refer to Section 3 1 5 Bluetooth LED on page 36 for status LED information 5 1 1 Enable Bluetooth on the ProPak6 Receiver By default the Bluetooth radio is turned off 1 Connect the ProPak6 to a computer using one of the communication ports and turn power on 2 Toturn on the Bluetooth radio issue BLUETOOTHCONFIG POWER ON command The Bluetooth LED on the front of the ProPak6 lights blue S Enter LOG BLUETOOTHSTATUS ONCHANGED to display the B
2. ANT 1 GNSS GPS1 and GPS2 antennas TNC model dependent ANT 2 ni GNSS Antenna GNSS GPS1 antenna TNC and external oscillator BNC model or dependent ANTI Refer to Figure 5 Antenna and External Oscillator Ports on OSC page 24 for details External Oscillator 4 pin LEMO power connector 9 Power f PWR Refer to Figure 6 Power Port on page 24 for details 9 pin LEMO expansion portfor CAN1 CAN2 and an additional USB EXP host port Refer to Figure 8 Expansion and I O Ports on page 25 for details USB Device Type micro B connector e co usp o gt DEVICE _ Refer to Figure 7 Ethernet COM or USB Device Ports on page 24 for details Ethernet RJ45 connector Ethernet au Refer to Figure 7 Ethernet COM or USB Device Ports on page 24 for details Q Event Input output DB9 female connector VO I O port is configurable lO Refer to Figure 8 Expansion and I O Ports on page 25 for details COM COM1 COM2 COM3 IMU DB9 male communications port COM2 RS 232 and RS 422 selectable via software Serial COM3 IMU Refer to Figure 7 Ethernet COM or USB Device Ports on page 24 Ho for details Communication Port 16 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Introduction Chapter 1 Also refer to Appendix A Technical Specifications on page 110 for connector details Figure 3 ProPak6 Front Communication Ports Buttons and Connectors Bluetooth Wi Fi antenna location Non cellular Model
3. Off Cellular not available Red solid No cellular signal Red blinking Error Amber Cellular network available IP connectivity not available Green blinking Cellular activity transmitting or receiving Green solid Idle PDP context activated but not transmitting receiving v Ensure the cellular antenna is installed at least 30 cm away from the ProPak6 antenna or GNSS positioning accuracy may be degraded Refer to Figure 41 Bluetooth Wi Fi Antenna Keep out Area and Antenna Location on page 114 for details 3 1 10 Universal Serial Bus USB Port and LEDs NovAtel USB drivers are available for Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 to provide three virtual serial ports over a single USB 2 0 connection using the ProPak6 s USB Device port The USB drivers are digitally signed and officially supported on Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 They can also be installed on Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 but are not WHQL signed in those applications A computer may have several USB ports The assignment of COM port numbers is tied wv to a USB port on the computer This allows receivers to be switched without Microsoft Windows assigning new COM ports However if the receiver is connected to a different physical USB port Windows detects the receiver s presence and assigns three new COM port numbers by default The NovAtel USB Configuration Utility installed wit
4. sssseeeeee ee 104 7 4 7 SoftLoad Direct Update Method ssssssssssssssseseseereereeene ener 104 CAB Snoad ENOS B n 105 7 5 Upgrading Using the AUTH Command ssssssssseseeeee eee 105 TS V Upgrade Procedure i e rete eL er EO eet rt a eer tete d 105 8 Built In Status Tests 106 9 1 OVerview qoin ie Dtm n p tta np e pu a dn eu m tede 106 8 2 Recelver Status Word iere d T deinen 106 9 3 Error Strobe SIgnal 2 de iot Le M THER LER decent had BEER Ead cda danti ved epus 107 8 4 RXSTATUSEVENT LOG 00 cceccececeeeeeeeseeeceneeeeeaaeecaneeecaaesaaeeeseaaesedeneeseeaeeseeasesseneeeeeaaesseaes 107 B E RXSTATUS LOG ine i ee ieee anette ks feet ies dte meme ete dabei ue 107 9 541 OVOIVIOW eee teto E N E RD aene e Eanes 107 Mere 108 9 5 8 Status Code Arrays ett ite OU e v RR E d 108 8 5 4 Receiver Status Code esee nennen eene AE etes inet nasi e nana nn tia 109 3 5 5 Auxillary Status Codes eto eie per t Re pet 109 8 5 6 Set and Clear Mask for all Status Code Arrays ssssseeee 109 A Technical Specifications 110 A 1 OEM638 Receiver Card Performance for ProPak6 sssssssee 110 A 2 ProPako Specifications a e HOLD mt etit uite doe 111 A 3 Dimension Drawings 2 eoe ide ce n DH ee RR e RR eR CR 113 A 4 OEM615 Receiver Card Performance for ProPak6 model dependent 118
5. Zoo Wot i C nfigurstion Conflguratian Description 1 EVENT OUT 1 VARF Output Event1 Variable Frequency VARF output 2 PPS PPS 1 Pulse Per Second PPS output 3 EVENT OUT2 MSR Output Event2 Measured output for Event 2 4 EVENT IN 1 EVENT1 Input Event1 5 EVENT OUT 3 PV Output Event3 Position valid output 6 EVENT IN 2 EVENT2 Input Event2 7 EVENT IN 3 RESETOUT Input Event3 active low reset out 8 EVENT IN 4 ERROR Input Event4 error indicator out 9 GND GND Refer to Figure 8 Expansion and I O Ports on page 25 Table 17 Expansion Port Pin Out Description Connector Pin No Signal 1 CAN1 CAN1 CAN2 CAN2 DGND VBUS USB D co O COC1 AJ OJN USB D 9 DGND Shell DGND Refer to Figure 8 Expansion and I O Ports on page 25 116 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Table 18 ProPak6 Strobe Electrical Specifications Strobe Sym Min V Max V Current mA Conditions Event In1 ViL 0 8 VCC 3 3 V 85 C Mark 1 Event In2 Vin 2 0 VCC 3 3 V 85 C Mark2 Event_In3 Mark3 Event In4 Mark4 VoL 0 4 PPS 8 VCC 3 3 V 85 C VoL 2 4 PV VoL 0 4 24 VCC 3 3 V 85 C VARF Vou 3 0 24 VCC 3 3 V 85 C RESETIN ViL 0 8 VCC 3 3 V 85 C Vin 2 3 VCC 3 3 V 85 C ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 117 A 4 OEM615 Receiver Card Performance for ProPa
6. v Subscriptions to the Veripos Apex and Apex marine services must be obtained directly from Veripos A unit with a marine subscription can not be switched to a land subscription and vice versa A subscription is required to use the Veripos services for offshore marine applications Contact Veripos sales at www veripos com support html to obtain a Service Access License SAL number To activate the service contact the Veripos Help Desk at 44 0 1224 527 104 or visit www veripos com support html Provide the SAL number and the receiver s Veripos Serial Number VSN To obtain the receiver specific VSN enter the following command log veriposinfo The log displays the VSN in the first field following the log header and also displays the status of your subscription To activate a subscription the receiver must be powered and tracking an L Band Veripos satellite prior to the planned activation time Use the ASSTGNLBANDBEAM command to configure the receiver to track the Veripos satellite The latest services and coverage can be obtained from www veripos com For additional information on Veripos activation contact NovAtel Customer Service at www novatel com support or download the APN 062 NovAtel CORRECT with Veripos from www novatel com support search items Application 20Note OmniSTAR OmniSTAR service is not supported for OEM6 products sold after October 24 2013 If e unsure whether the receiver is Omn
7. 3 Select the ProPak6 from the list to connect 4 Open a supported internet browser for example Internet Explorer ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 61 Chapter 3 Operation 62 5 Enter the receiver IP address in the browser address bar and press Enter The Login page displays Customer Service NovAtel v When entering any information into the Web UI check for auto corrections or turn auto correct off 6 Click in the Username field and enter the default user name admin 7 Click in the Password field and enter the default password the ProPak6 receiver Product Serial Number PSN is the default password located bottom of receiver 8 Press the Log In button The default Product Information home page displays This page contains information about the connected ProPak6 receiver Note it may take a few moments to load all information into the fields ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Operation Current information regarding connected ProPak6 Click to display NovAtel Click to display information for Chapter 3 Figure 22 Product Information Info Status Information refer to Figure 23 Click to open Update Change Password Dashboard Constellation Advanced Tracking Storage Status Port Configuration Position Mode Profile Manager Terminal Figure 23 Status Display Top Panel Hover the mouse over the Solution or Receiver
8. Before Contacting Customer Support Before contacting NovAtel Customer Support about a software problem perform the following steps 1 Log the following data to a file a computer for 15 minutes RXSTATUSB ONCE RAWEPHEMB ONCHANGED RANGECMPB ONTIME 1 BESTPOSB ONTIME 1 RXCONFIGA ONCE VERSIONA ONCE 2 If using one of the ProPak6 network interfaces also log the following as necessary WIFICONFIG ONCE WIFIAPSTATUS ONCHANGED WIFICLISTATUS ONCHANGED BLUETOOTHSTATUS ONCHANGED CELLULARSTATUS ONCHANGED LOGFILESTATUS ONCE 3 Send the data file to NovAtel Customer Support using either the NovAtel FTP site at ftp ftp novatel ca or through the support novatel com e mail address 4 You can also issue a FRESET command to the receiver to clear any unknown settings The FRESET command will erase all user settings You should know your configuration and be able to reconfigure the receiver before you send the FRESET command If you are having a hardware problem send a list of the troubleshooting steps taken and results Contact Information Use one of the following methods to contact NovAtel Customer Support Call the NovAtel Hotline at 1 800 NOVATEL U S amp Canada or 1 403 295 4500 international Fax 1 403 295 4501 Write NovAtel Inc E mail support novatel com Customer Support Department Web site www novate
9. One aT ls Marked ANT m CINI 4 6 TONG g Or Ces Marked OSC C h Network t jJ 1 1 Mount a GNSS antenna user supplied on a secure stable structure with an unobstructed view of the sky from horizon to horizon Refer also to Section 2 6 1 Mounting the GNSS Antenna on page 29 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 23 Chapter 2 Installation 2 Use a coaxial cable user supplied to connect an antenna to the TNC ANT port on the back face of the ProPak6 Figure 5 Refer also to Section 3 1 16 Antenna LNA Port on page 43 3 Use a coaxial cable user supplied to connect an external oscillator to the BNC OSC port on the back face of the ProPak6 Figure 5 Refer also to Section 3 1 17 External Oscillator Port model dependent on page 43 The external oscillator is an optional model If the dual antenna model is used refer to Section 2 5 Dual Antenna Configuration and Installation on page 25 for installation instructions Figure 5 Antenna and External Oscillator Ports Refer to the Input Output Connectors section of A 2 ProPak6 Specifications on pag
10. interfacemode port rx type tx type responses fix position latitude longitude height enter your own lat long and hgt values log port message trigger period port COM2 refer to Figure 15 above saveconfig optional For example RTK Automated Correction Generation fix position lat lon hgt enter your own lat lon hgt generatertkcorrections rtcm3 com2 RTCA interfacemode com2 none rtca off fix position lat lon hgt enter your own lat lon hgt log com2 rtcaobs2 ontime 1 works with both GPS and GPS GLONASS models log com2 rtcaref ontime 10 log com2 rtcal ontime 5 optional enable code DGPS coverage log com2 rtcaephem ontime 10 1 optional saveconfig optional RTCM V2 3 interfacemode com2 none rtcm off fix position lat lon hgt enter your own lat lon hgt log com2 rtcm3 ontime 10 log com2 rtcm22 ontime 10 1 log com2 rtcm1819 ontime 1 log com2 rtcml ontime 5 optional savconfig optional ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 47 Chapter 3 RTCM V2 3 with GLONASS interfacemode com2 none rtcm off fix position lat lon hgt log com2 rtcml ontime 5 log com2 rtcm3 ontime 10 log com2 rtcm22 ontime 10 1 log com2 rtcm31 ontime 5 1 log com2 rtcm32 ontime 10 2 log com2 rtcm1819 ontime 1 saveconfig RTCM V3 interfacemode com2 none rtcmv3 off fix position lat lon hgt log com2 rtcm1002 ontime 1 log com2 rtcm1004 ontime 1 log com2 rtcm1006 ontime 10 log com2 rtcm10
11. ProPak6 Installation amp Operation User Manual OM 20000148 Rev 4 September 2015 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Publication Number OM 20000148 Revision Level 4 Revision Date September 2015 To download the latest firmware and or software visit www novatel com support firmware downloads This manual reflects firmware version 6 60 OEMO60600RN000 Warranty NovAtel Inc warrants that its GNSS products are free from defects in materials and workmanship subject to the conditions set forth on our web site www novatel com products warranty ProPak6 One 1 Year GPS Antenna Series One 1 Year Cables and Accessories Ninety 90 Days Software Warranty One 1 Year Return Instructions To return products refer to the instructions found under the Return Policy Tab on the warranty page www novatel com products warranty Proprietary Notice Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of NovAtel Inc The software described in this document is furnished under a licence agreement or non disclosure agreement The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license or non disclosure agreement The information contained within this manual is believed to be true and correct at the time of publication Steadyline AL
12. The Bluetooth Wi Fi antennas are located on the front of the ProPak6 not visible Refer to Figure 41 Bluetooth Wi Fi Antenna Keep out Area and Antenna Location on page 114 for exact location and keep out dimensions for this antenna ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 17 Chapter 1 Introduction Table 3 ProPak6 Front Label Definitions Button Connector Label LED Description LED Type O eg Power button and status LED N A Yes Refer to Section 3 2 1 Applying Power to the Receiver on page 43 for details Logging button with user configurable status LED N A Yes Refer to Section 3 7 Logging and Retrieving Data Overview on page 57 for details Indicates number of satellites being tracked by the corresponding receiver p Yes User configurable refer to the LEDCONFIG command in the OEMG Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 amp e Tracking Refer to Section 3 1 8 Satellite Tracking and Positioning LEDs on 1 E i page 37 for details 2 20 Indicates satellite position status for the corresponding receiver ata User configurable refer to the LEDCONFIG command in the OEMG Yes Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 Position Refer to Section 3 1 8 Satellite Tracking and Positioning LEDs on page 37 for details INS status indication SPAN configuration only INS ALN INS eee ALN Yes ALIGN heading status indication Dual antenna configuration only Refer to Section 3
13. This section contains information on the requirements for the input power to the receiver refer to Figure 6 Power Port on page 24 for port location See Appendix A Technical Specifications on page 110 for more power supply specifications If the voltage supplied is below the minimum specification the receiver suspends C operation If the voltage supplied is above the maximum specification the receiver may be permanently damaged voiding the warranty The supply must be capable of providing enough current to operate the ProPak6 including the initial inrush transient The supply must also be current limited to 6 A with an external fuse The ProPak6 is supplied with a 12 V power adapter with a built in 6 A slow blow fuse for use with a standard 12 VDC power outlet When valid voltage is present at the power supply input the ProPak6 power LED briefly flashes red and then turns solid green operational mode The power button only needs to be pressed to turn off the ProPak6 Refer to Section 3 2 1 Applying Power to the Receiver on page 43 for details on powering the ProPak6 and Section 3 2 1 1 Power Down and Reset the ProPak6 on page 44 for instructions on powering down the ProPak6 For alternate power supply and battery backup details refer to Section 2 7 ProPak6 Alternative Power Source on page 29 and or 2 7 1 Battery Backup on page 30 2 3 2 COM and COM2 Peripheral Power The peripheral power from COM1 and COM2 can be co
14. sssssseseeennememeenn 46 3 4 1 Defining Antenna and Base Antenna ssssssssssee eene nemen 47 3 4 2 Base Station Configuration ssssssssssse eene nemen enne 47 3 4 3 Rover Station Configuration ssssssssssseeeee ener enne 49 3 5 External ALIGN Master or Rover Configuration Only sse 49 3 5 1 PDP and GLIDE Configurations 5 45 22 2 Deb peso Sod ono m a eig osa 50 3 6 Steadyline E 50 3 6 1 Maintain seniu 51 316225 uci EE EE 51 3 6 3 Prefer Accuracy iade dani e desi dida e e do e dae P de da ea eie age 52 3 024 WAL 11325 tea te tute eerte reto t e ar dee Ep ah bere ee dente Ista Puro Poen 52 3 6 5 Configuration Notes occian tirin E eene nennen nnne nn enne nennen ns 54 3 6 6 Enabling SBAS Positioning eem ennemis 54 3 6 7 Enabling L Band eiii tent edd ANAS ENA ae d da de d a 55 3 7 Logging and Retrieving Data Overview sssssssseeeeeeeee nennen 57 3 7 1 Onboard Data Storage sssssssssssssseseeeeene eee nnne nenees 58 3 7 2 Reading Data and Post Processing sssesseee emen 60 3 7 3 Pass Through Logging ierse iieii aa a AEA AE nn nnn E 61 3 8 ProPak6 Web User Interface Ul jan neiaint etai aia iaaa tiea iaaa Saai aka 61 3 8 1 Setup Up Network IP eren enne enne nne n nennen nn nnn 61 20 2 DEVICE EE 64 3 8 3 Dashboard egenos dE deceat a d e ug dn da 65 3 0 4 Terminal cn
15. Operation Chapter 3 CAN Bus functionality is controlled through NovAtel s optional API software The API header file includes documentation on using the CAN bus 3 1 16 Antenna LNA Port NovAtel antennas and coaxial cables meet receiver RF input gain requirements NovAtel antennas are equipped with built in LNAs that provide 26 dB of gain to the satellite signal received The power to the antenna LNA is provided through the receiver s RF port center conductor To achieve the required input gain to the receiver NovAtel coaxial cables are designed to introduce no more than 10 dB loss Antenna supply over current protection limits the LNA power The ProPak6 provides 5 VDC 5 at a maximum of 200 mA to the antenna connected to the ANT1 connector If the ProPak6 is equipped with an ANT2 connector the second antenna is provided with 5 VDC 5 at a maximum current of 100 mA 3 1 17 External Oscillator Port model dependent For applications requiring greater precision than what is possible using the on board Voltage Controlled Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator VCTCXO the ProPak6 may be connected to an external high stability oscillator at 5 MHz or 10 MHz Connect a cable from the external oscillator to the receiver s external oscillator input connector OSC The receiver does not have to be powered down during this operation The input impedance is 50 ohms When using the external oscillator use the EXTERNALCLOCK command
16. 01018520 COM1 Extension cable 6 feet DB9 male female ITE straight through 01018519 I O 6 foot DB9 male single ended ITE cable DB9 to wire leads 01019154 EXP Expansion cable for access to COM7 8 9 and 10 as well as CAN1 and CAN2 For more information about the cables used with ProPak6 refer to Section A 5 Cables on page 119 2 2 2 Selecting a GNSS Antenna An active antenna is required because its Low Noise Amplifier LNA boosts the power of the incoming signal to compensate for the line loss between the antenna and the receiver NovAtel offers a variety of single and dual frequency GNSS antenna models All include band pass filtering and an LNA The GNSS antenna chosen depends on the particular application Each model offers exceptional phase center stability as well as a significant measure of immunity against multipath interference Each one has an environmentally sealed radome 2 2 8 Choosing a Coaxial Cable An appropriate 50 ohm coaxial cable whose line loss does not exceed 10 0 dB If the limit is exceeded excessive signal degradation may occur and the receiver may not be able to meet its performance specifications NovAtel offers a variety of coaxial cables to meet GNSS antenna interconnection requirements including 5 15 or 30 m antenna cables with TNC male connectors on both ends NovAtel part numbers C006 C016 and C032 respectively A local NovAtel dealer can offer advise about specific configuration re
17. 1 7 INS and ALIGN LEDs on page 36 for details Transmit Receive indication COM 1 2 and or 3 COM 1 2and3 Yes Referto Section 3 1 13 1 Configure COM 1 2 and 3on page 42 and Section 3 1 4 COM Ports LEDs on page 35 for details X ves WiFi radio status LED es Wi Fi Refer to Section 3 1 6 Wi Fi LED on page 36 for details x E Bluetooth radio status LED es Bluetooth Refer to Section 3 1 5 Bluetooth LED on page 36 for details USB Host Type A connector ProPak6 built in USB host with status LED Memory stick port for automatic downloading of logged data refer to HOST Yes Section 3 7 Logging and Retrieving Data Overview on page 57 and gt updating firmware refer to Section 7 4 Updating Using SoftLoad Commands on page 99 Refer to Section 3 1 10 Universal Serial Bus USB Port and LEDs on page 39 for details CELLULAR OPTIONAL refer to 5 3 Cellular Activation GSM GPRS HSDPA on page 89 Fully integrated TNC cellular modem antenna connector GPRS CELL Yes HSPA and status LED Refer to Section 3 1 9 Cell Port and LED on page 39 for details 18 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Introduction Chapter 1 Table 3 ProPak6 Front Label Definitions Button Connector LED Type 2 Mini SIM only 25 mm x 15 mm Description Push push style SIM card holder 2nd NS o C e Open Remove SIM card holder cover to insert card replace cover t
18. 1 Mounting the GNSS Antenna 2 7 The ProPak6 has been designed to operate with any of the NovAtel single frequency or dual frequency GNSS antenna models When installing the antenna system Choose an antenna location with a clear view of the sky so that each satellite above the horizon can be tracked without obstruction refer to Multipath in NovAtel s book Introduction to GNSS available from our web site Mount the antenna on a secure stable structure capable of safe operation in the specific environment ProPak6 Alternative Power Source If a different supply is desired the table below provides the input range and type of connector required to mate with the enclosure s power connector The supply should be capable of 14 W Table 5 Enclosure Power Requirements Enclosure Power Cable Connector Required Power Input Range ProPak6 4 pin LEMO socket connector labeled PWR 9 to 36 V DC a See Appendix B Replacement Parts on page 125 for connector part numbers If the 12 V car adapter is not convenient it can be cut off from the power cable The exposed wires can then be tied to a 9 36 VDC power supply capable of at least 14 W through a user supplied 6 Amp fuse v The supplied 12 V power adapter cannot be used for 24 V or above systems For an alternative power source 1 Cutthe 12 V car adapter from the power cable 2 Install a user supplied 6 A slow blow fuse at the power source to protect the power supp
19. 3 1 Configure Cellular as the Network Default sseeenn 89 5 3 2 Cellular Network Activation and Configuration eeee 89 5 3 39 EJect a SIMI GI iie dede e P ird eni de 91 5 4 Airplane Mode 91 6 NTRIP Configuration 92 7 NovAtel Firmware and Software 95 7 1 Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades cccceeceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeesececenaecaeeeeeeeeeeeeeteee 95 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Table of Contents Td Fimmware Updates a neret us deberet 95 71 2 Model Upgrades Ier Line Dante Lo itus oc ed du etna c add 96 2 Authorization Code 4 aes dedu cii a Ee i Ia TI eae 96 7 3 Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad Utility 97 7 3 1 Transferring Firmware Files sse eee nnne 97 7 3 2 Using the WinLoad Utility sieniniai iT a NG EA 98 7 4 Updating Using SoftLoad Commands ssssssssseee eene eene 99 7 4 1 SoftLoad Commands and Logs sessseeeeeneen eee nennen 99 7 4 2 Working With S Records esses a anA eai tenni thn a arena 100 7 4 3 Sending Firmware Data iisseisisuiseseei deseen AEE annee danno danse 101 7 4 4 SoftLoad Update Method sssssssssssssssssseseeeeereerenen enne 102 7 4 5 Firmware Update Using FTP or USB Mass Storage Device ssssess 104 7 4 6 SoftLoad Direct Commands and Logs
20. 3 Rover Station Configuration At the rover station enter the following commands interfacemode port rx type tx type responses For example if COM2 was connected to the correction source RTK Automated Correction Detection interfacemode com2 auto none off RTCA interfacemode com2 rtca none off RTCAOBS2 interfacemode com2 rtca none off RTCM V2 3 interfacemode com2 rtcm none off RTCM V3 interfacemode com2 rtcmv3 none off RTCM V3 with GLONASS interfacemode com2 rtcmv3 none off CMR interfacemode com2 cmr none off CMR interfacemode com2 cmr none off same as CMR NOVATELX interfacemode com2 NOVATELX none off 3 5 External ALIGN Master or Rover Configuration Only The ProPak6 product is a dual card enclosure that can provide an ALIGN solution without additional receivers This section is for applications that require additional rover receivers This section provides instructions for setting up an external master station with additional ALIGN capable rover receivers for applications requiring heading output Refer to APN 048 ALIGN Overview and Setup at www novatel com support search Automatic Set Up for Direct Wire Connection between Master and Rover via COM2 alignautomation enable or alignautomation enable com2 230400 10 on ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 49 Chapter 3 Operation Manual Set Up via COM2 Master interfacemode com2 novatel novatelx off movingbasestatio
21. Device Ports on page 24 O DB9 female connector Refer to Figure 8 Expansion and I O Ports on page 25 COM1 DB9 male connector COM2 DB9 male connector COM3 IMU DB9 male connector Baud rates 300 600 900 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 460800 921600 921600 not available on COM 2 Refer to Figure 7 Ethernet COM or USB Device Ports on page 24 SIM Card Slot Push push Refer to Figure 11 Cellular Network Setup on page 27 MOBILE CELLULAR ANTENNA PORT 850 to 1900 MHz Depending by frequency band s provided by the network operator Use the most suitable antenna for the band s NovAtel recommends the accessory ANT GSM HSPA LP 3 4 dBi NMO MTG antenna P N 12023303 Bandwidth 70 MHz in GSM850 80 MHz in GSM900 170 MHz in DCS and 140 MHz PCS band Connector Type Impedance TNC Female 50 Q Output Power VSWR Absolute Maximum 10 1 Recommended lt 2 1 Sensitivity 107 dBm typical Class 4 2 W 850 900 MHz Class 1 1 W 1800 1900 MHz a Power consumption varies based on the receiver and enclosure configuration ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 A 3 Dimension Drawings Figure 40 ProPak6 Dimensions lt 184 9 gt 2X Oy 82 00 82 00 190 0 4 Mounting locations 1 4 20 UNC Thread oan 0000 0000 Dimensions are in millimete
22. Health status to display detailed information on the status message and display troubleshooting suggestions to assist in resolving any error conditions information for Satellite Click to display information Vehicles in use and configure Position Mode Solution Status SOL_COMPUTED Dilution of Precision Color Status Receiver Health WARNING 0 30 Click to display a local Shows percent of time for the satellites onboard storage used being tracked E Storage CPU Local Time 3 05 26 PM IP 192 168 1 1 Log Out Click to display Shows percent current receiver health of CPU in use information Shows IP status The blinking light indicates receiver connection alive status Red Error Green Good Yellow Warning Press the EN button in the upper right corner to display additional information and configuration options ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 63 Chapter 3 Operation Table 13 Status Drop Menu Examples ms EE 17 a Solution Status SOL_COMPUTED GPS 10 GLONASS 7 Position Type SINGLE Gps Ref Status FINESTEERING Config SBAS 0 Galileo 0 Qzss 0 BIEDOU 0 3 8 2 Device Menu The Device menu contains the Info Page default home page Update and Change Password options 3 8 2 1 Info Refer to Figure 22 Product Information Info on Page 63 for location 3 8 2 2 Update Use to update either the firmware on the ProPak6 or t
23. RXSTATUS provides system status and configuration information in a series of hexadecimal words The status word is the third field after the header as shown in the example in Figure 36 Figure 36 Location of Receiver Status Word lt RXSTATUS COM1 0 92 0 UNKNOWN 0 154 604 005c0020 643c 1899 lt 00000000 4 lt 005c0020 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000087 00000008 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 Receiver Status Word Each bit in the status word indicates the status of a specific receiver condition or function If the status word is 00000000 the receiver is operating normally The numbering of the bits is shown in Figure 37 Figure 37 Reading the Bits in the Receiver Status Word 00040028 UL EL MEI I of cr lo ol I li 1 of I jl 0000 0000 0000 0100 0000 0000 0010 1000 Bit 31 Bit 0 If the receiver status word indicates a problem see Resolving an Error in the Receiver Status Word table in the troubleshooting section of the OEM6 Family Installation and Operation User Manual OM 20000128 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 107 Chapter 8 Built In Status Tests 8 5 2 Error Word The error field contains a 32 bit word Each bit in the word is used to indicate an error condition Error conditions may result in damage to the hardware or erroneous data so the receiver is put into an error state I
24. band and 3 0 dBi in the PCS band for the GSM GPRS HSDPA variant System loss is the total of external cable and connector losses and ProPak6 internal losses For reference and system gain calculation purposes the ProPak6 has internal losses of 0 6 dB for the 800 MHz Cellular band and 1 8 dB for the 1900 MHz PCS band ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Notices CE Marking ProPak6 BT Wi Fi Hereby NovAtel Inc declares that the ProPak6 BT Wi Fi transceiver is in compliance with the essential requirements radio performance electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and the RoHS Recast Directive 2011 65 EU Therefore the equipment is labeled with the following CE marking CE The Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from NovAtel Inc 1120 68th Ave N E Calgary Alberta Canada T2E 8S5 ProPak6 BT Wi Fi Cellular Hereby NovAtel Inc declares that the ProPak6 BT Wi Fi Cellular transceiver is in compliance with the essential requirements radio performance electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and the RoHS Recast Directive 2011 65 EU Therefore the equipment is labeled with the following CE marking C 1909 The Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from NovAtel Inc 1120 68th Ave N E Calgary Alberta Canada T2E 8S
25. connectivity when roaming If internet access is required over this interface issue the SETPREFERREDNETIF CELL command Issue the SAVECONFIG command to save the configuration to Non Volatile Memory NVM Cellular data consumption and service charges are dependent on the configuration of the ProPak6 receiver and data logging rates Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for log and command details 1 Optional consult the cellular data provider to determine if required ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Radio Configuration and Activation Chapter 5 5 3 3 Eject a SIM Card Issue the CELLULARCONFIG POWER OFF command to power down the cellular radio before removing a SIM card To remove the SIM card push it slightly in It should then partially eject from the SIM card holder The modem does not work if the SIM is in the partially ejected ready for removal position Replace the SIM Card holder cover and ensure the cover is properly aligned and secured Issue the CELLULARCONFIG POWER ON command to turn the cellular radio on 5 4 Airplane Mode Enabling Airplane Mode turns off any Wi Fi Bluetooth or cellular radios in the ProPak6 Airplane Mode is disabled by default radios on If Airplane mode is enabled and then disabled all radios automatically return to their last state on or off however any connections made before airplane
26. equipped with a 10 Base T 100 Base TX or 10 100 Mbps Ethernet port that supports IPv4 Internet layer TCP IP transport and telnet Users can conduct remote debugging accept MRTCA modified RTCA data and download firmware The ProPak6 receiver is also equipped with NTRIP Version 2 0 Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol client and server capability The Ethernet port must be configured before using Refer to Chapter 4 Ethernet Configuration on page 73 for configuration details The Ethernet ports are Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV circuits only and are suitable O for connection within a building only Do not connect them to Telephone Network Voltage TNV circuits Issue the SAVEETHERNETDATA ETHA command to ensure port settings are retained after a reset and automatically used at boot time The SAVEETHERNETDATA ETHA command is not applicable to the ICOMCONFIG and NTRIPCONFIG command settings The SAVEETHERNETDATA ETHA command takes precedence over the SAVECONFIG command configuration wv The Ethernet port is the default port setting for internet access If at any time the default is changed to Wi Fi or Cellular the SETPREFERREDNETIF ETHA command must be issued to return to using Ethernet for internet access Refer to the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for command details ProPak6 Installation and O
27. formats RTCA RTCM v2 3 RTCM V3 0 CMR Specific messages logs commands and responses are detailed in the OEM6 Firmware Reference Guide OM 20000129 under each message format while sample configurations of each can be found in this manual in Section 3 4 Transmitting and Receiving Corrections on page 46 Are there any Bluetooth connectivity issues while using Wi Fi The ProPak6 uses a common Bluetooth and Wi Fi antenna Only when discovering Bluetooth devices pairing is Wi Fi performance impacted Simply ensure Bluetooth discoverability is turned off before connecting to a Wi Fi network refer to Section 5 1 1 2 Connecting Bluetooth Devices on page 82 for details The Bluetooth connection may also be lost when switching a Propak6 between AP and Client modes When issuing LOG IPCONFIG the ProPak6 does not have a default IP address why The ProPak6 can be configured as both a Access Point AP or a Client So by default the unit is not assigned an IP address However once an IP address is assigned to the receiver it is preserved through issuing the SAVECONFIG command so the IP address is retained if the ProPak6 is powered down refer to theWi Fi Network Configuration on page 83 for details This is especially important in the preservation of remote Ethernet connectivity Is it possible to save logs directly onto the receiver Yes The ProPak6 is able to log directly onto the OEM638 s onboard 4 GB of memory by replacing the
28. in a RXSTATUSEVENT log broadcast unless unlogged Refer also to the RXSTATUS log in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for a more detailed description ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 109 Appendix A Technical Specifications A 1 OEM638 Receiver Card Performance for ProPak6 PERFORMANCE SUBJECT TO GPS SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS Position Accuracy Standalone L1 only 1 5 m RMS L1 L2 1 2 m RMS SBASb 0 6 m RMS DGPS L4AmRMS S NovAtel CORRECT SBASb5 0 6 m RMS DGPS 0 4 m RMS pppcd 4 cm to 6 cm RTK 1 cm 1 ppm Time to First Fix Hot 35 s Almanac and recent ephemeris saved and approximate position and time entered Cold 50 s No almanac or ephemeris and no approximate position or time Reacquisition 0 5 s L1 typical 1 0 s L2 typical 1 0 s L5 typical Data Rates Measurements 100 Hz Position 100 Hz Time Accuracy 20 ns RMS Velocity Accuracy 0 03 m s RMS Measurement Precision GPS GLO Code Carrier Code Carrier L1 C A 4 cm 0 5 mm 8 cm 1 0 mm L2 P Y 8 cm 1 0 mm 8 cm 1 0 mm L2 C9 8 cm 0 5 mm 8 cm 1 0 mm L5 3 cm 0 5 mm Dynamics Velocity 515 m s a Typical values All position and velocity RMS values are based on Horizontal position accuracy Performance specifications are subject to GPS system characteristics U S DOD operational degradation ionospheric and tropospheric c
29. mode was enabled are not restored Refer to the ATRPLANEMODE command and log in the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for command details To turn all three radios off issue the following commands AIRPLANEMODE ENABLE AIRPLANEMODE DISABLE LOG AIRPLANEMODE to view radio status ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 91 Chapter 6 NTRIP Configuration Network Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol NTRIP is an application protocol used to stream GNSS differential correction data over the Internet Configure an ProPak6 receiver as either an NTRIP server or an NTRIP client For more information about NovAtel s NTRIP refer to our NTRIP Product Sheet on our website at www novatel com products firmware options ntrip Figure 29 NTRIP System NTRIP Client 1 DGPS RTK Rover Receiver 1 NTRIP Client 2 DGPS RTK Rover Receiver 2 HTTP Streams NTRIP Caster HTTP Streams NTRIP Server X NTRIP Source Base 1 NTRIP Server Y NTRIP Source Base 2 The NTRIP caster is an HTTP internet service that acts as a communication medium between NTRIP servers and NTRIP clients The NTRIP caster is provided by third party sources For a full list of NTRIP casters refer to the following link www rtcm ntrip org home The following procedure describes how to configure a NovAtel base and a NovAtel rover through a third party NTRIP caster This configur
30. modes The effect is especially evident when a receiver transitions from an RTK position mode solution to a lower accuracy fall back solution such as NovAtel CORRECT PPP DGPS WAAS GLIDE or even autonomous GLIDE see Figure 16 Positioning Change Without Steadyline Smooth transitions are particularly important for agricultural steering applications where sudden jumps are problematic Figure 16 Positioning Change Without Steadyline The Steadyline feature internally monitors the position offsets between all the positioning modes present in the receiver When the current positioning mode becomes unavailable the receiver transitions to the next most accurate positioning mode ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 Te The setting in the STEADYLINE command determines how the receiver transitions to the next positioning mode The following sections describe the Steadyline modes Position Intended Path change to change to lower accuracy higher accuracy solution solution For more information about the STEADYLINE command refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 3 6 1 Maintain When the receiver transitions to a different positioning mode it maintains the position offset calculated to limit a potential real position jump The receiver continues to apply the position offset to all positions calculated in the new positioning mode Figure 1
31. provides a convenient means for supplying 12 V DC while operating in the field Input is provided through the standard 12V power outlet The output from the power adapter utilizes a 4 pin LEMO connector LEMO part number FGG 0B 304 CLAD52Z and plugs directly into the PWR input located on the back panel of the ProPak6 This cable is RoHS compliant For alternate power sources see Section 2 8 Installing NovAtel Connect PC Utilities on page 32 Z6 3 Reference 1 2 3 4 9 10 11 Description Black Red Orange Brown Connector key marking 12 V adapter Spring uf Ge Jp hu d 11 12 r y j le NAN i lt wer LT 13 Reference Description 1 Ground 2 12V 3 12V 4 Ground 12 Universal tip 13 6 Amp slow blow fuse ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 119 A 5 2 Null modem Cable NovAtel part number 01017658 This cable supplied with the ProPak6 provides an easy means of communications with a PC laptop The cable is equipped with a 9 pin connector at the receiver end which can be plugged into the COMf1 COM2 or AUX port At the PC laptop end a 9 pin connector is provided to accommodate a computer serial RS 2
32. refer to Resolving an Error in the Receiver Error Word table in the troubleshooting section of the OEM6 Family Installation and Operation User Manual OM 20000128 8 5 3 Status Code Arrays 108 There are currently 4 status code arrays e receiver status word auxiliary 1 status auxiliary 2 status e auxiliary 3 status Each status code array consists of four 32 bit words the status word a priority mask a set mask and a clear mask The status word is similar to the error word with each of the 32 bits indicating a condition The mask words are used to modify the behavior caused by a change in one of the bits in the associated status words Each bit in any mask operates on the bit in the same position in the status word For example setting bit 3 in the priority mask changes the priority of bit 3 in the status word ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Built In Status Tests Chapter 8 8 5 4 Receiver Status Code The receiver status word is included in the header of all logs It has 32 bits that indicate certain receiver conditions If any of these conditions occur a bit in the status word is set Unlike the error word bits the receiver continues to operate unless the priority mask for the bit has been set The priority mask bit changes the receiver status word into an error bit Anything that results from an error bit becoming active also occurs if a receiver status and its associated priority mask bits are s
33. site 3 Enable the Ethernet port on the receiver by entering ethconfig etha auto auto auto auto 4 Assign the TCP IP port number used for the connection by entering icomconfig icoml tcp 2000 5 Assign the receiver IP address subnet mask and default gateway by entering ipconfig etha static 192 168 74 10 255 255 255 0 192 168 74 1 The command above assign the following values to the ProPak6 receiver ip address 192 168 74 10 subnet mask 255 255 255 0 gateway 192 168 74 1 These settings are examples only The settings appropriate to the network may be different 6 Save the new Ethernet settings by entering saveconfig 7 Logthe IPCONFIG command and confirm the TCP IP configuration by entering log ipconfig once 74 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual 4 Ethernet Configuration Chapter 4 8 4 2 2 D Issue the SAVEETHERNETDATA ETHA command to ensure port settings are retained after a reset and automatically used at boot time The SAVEETHERNETDATA ETHA command is not applicable to the ICOMCONFIG and NTRIPCONFIG settings The SAVEETHERNETDATA ETHA command overrides the SAVECONFIG command configuration settings Configure your computer with a static IP address For a computer using Windows XP Service Pack 3 refer to Section 4 2 2 Static IP Address Configu ration Windows XP with SP3 on page 75 For a computer usin
34. the AUTH command is executed the OEM6 family receiver reboots Issuing the LOG VERSION command confirms the new upgrade model type and firmware version number If communicating using NovAtel Connect the communication path must be closed and reopened using the Device menu ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Chapter 8 Built In Status Tests 8 1 8 2 106 Overview The Built In Status Test monitors system performance and status to ensure the receiver is operating within specifications The test detects an exceptional condition and informs the user through one or more indicators The receiver status system is used to configure and monitor the indicators 1 Receiver status word included in the header of every message 2 ERROR strobe signal see 3 1 14 1 Strobes on page 42 3 RXSTATUSEVENT log 4 RXSTATUS log In normal operation the error strobe is driven low When an unusual and non fatal event occurs for example there is no valid position solution a bit is set in the receiver status word Receiver operation continues normally the error strobe remains off When the event ends for example when there is a valid position solution the bit in the receiver status word is cleared When a fatal event occurs for example a receiver hardware failure a bit is set in the receiver error word part of the RXSTATUS log to indicate the cause of the problem Bit 0 is set in the receiver status word to show tha
35. vary depending on the type of device and or operating system Consult the instructions provided with the B uetooth device for detailed setup instructions 10 To turn off and disconnect devices issue BLUETOOTHCONFIG POWER OFF Bluetooth discovery may minimally restrict Wi Fi performance NovAtel y recommends performing any Bluetooth discovery prior to joining a Wi Fi network and always turning off Bluetooth discoverability when pairing is complete 82 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Radio Configuration and Activation Chapter 5 5 2 Wi Fi Network Configuration Wi Fi is a Wireless Local Area Network WLAN used to exchange data wirelessly over a computer network When the ProPak6 Wi Fi radio is enabled it can be configured to act as a Access Point AP or Client By default the ProPak6 is configured with Wi Fi on and as an AP When configured as either a Client or AP users can access the ProPak6 using FTP ICOM ports telnet NTRIP etc The mode of operation to use is dependent on how the Local Area Network LAN is configured To have the ProPak6 accessible on a LAN like other common devices printer computer etc configure the ProPak6 as a Client An existing Wi Fi access point on the LAN must be available for the ProPak6 to connect to While in Client mode the ProPak6 IP address can support both static and dynamic IP address assignment If the ProPak6 is not to be accessible to a LAN or is l
36. 1019148 cable is similar in function to the 0108519 cable however each signal is in a twisted pair with a ground wire to reduce cross talk and improve signal integrity The 01019148 cable is recommended when using multiple event lines simultaneously in order to prevent false triggers Pin 6 Strip back insulation 7 33 3 Max BI MAII n Pin 9 2043 d le 17 0 Max le I 1000 10 it 2000 100 0 Table 20 I O Cable Wiring Instructions d Color Code P1 Black P2 Brown P3 Red P4 Orange P5 Yellow P6 Green P7 Blue P8 Violet P9 White Grey Shell Shield 122 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 A 5 5 ProPak6 Expansion Cable NovAtel part number 01019154 The optional cable 01019154 provides access to the COM7 COM8 COM9 COM10 CAN1 and CAN2 ports COM4 COM5 and COM6 are used internally on the ProPak 4 1500 100 x2 4 900 50 x4 Ed COM7 10 2 x4 Pin2 coms P1 Pint P2 P2 gt 1042 P p 10 2 25 5 gt X Dimensions are in millimetres 50 5 gt Table 21 ProPak6 Expansion Cable Pin Out Descriptions P3 P1 EXP Function P2 Wire Bundle Pin DB9 Connectors Label 1 CAN Bus 1 CAN1 2 CAN Bus 1 CAN1 3 CAN Bus 2 CAN2 4 CAN Bus 2 CAN2 5 Digital Ground DGND 6 VBUS 7 USB D The ProPak6 Expansion C
37. 19 ontime 120 saveconfig RTCM V3 with GLONASS interfacemode com2 none rtcmv3 off fix position lat lon hgt log com2 rtcm1002 ontime 1 log com2 rtcm1004 ontime 1 log com2 rtcm1010 ontime 1 log com2 rtcm1012 ontime 1 log com2 rtcm1006 ontime 10 log com2 rtcm1033 ontime 10 log com2 rtcm1019 ontime 120 log com2 rtcm1020 ontime 120 saveconfig CMRPLUS CMR interfacemode com2 none cmr off fix position lat lon hgt log com2 cmrobs ontime 1 log com2 cmrgloobs ontime 1 log com2 cmrplus ontime 1 saveconfig CMR interfacemode com2 none cmr off fix position lat lon hgt log com2 cmrobs ontime 1 log com2 cmrgloobs ontime 1 log com2 cmrref ontime 10 log com2 cmrdesc ontime 10 1 saveconfig NOVATELX 48 interfacemode com2 none novatelx off fix position lat lon hgt log com2 novatelxobs ontime 1 saveconfig Operation enter your own lat lon hgt optional GPS PSRDIFF optional GLONASS PSRDIFF optional enter your own lat lon hgt for L1 only models for L1 L2 models optional enter your own lat lon hgt for L1 only models for L1 L2 models for L1 only models for L1 L2 models optional enter your own lat lon hgt important to use ontime 1 with cmrplus optional enter your own lat lon hgt optional optional enter your own lat lon hgt optional ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 3 4
38. 2 UK British Standards Institute BSI 7671 Manual Scope This manual contains information about the installation and operation of the ProPak6 system It is beyond the scope of this manual to provide details on service or repair Contact your local NovAtel dealer for any customer service related inquiries refer to Customer Support on page 8 A ProPak6 system requires the addition of accessories an antenna and a power supply ProPak6 output is compatible with post processing software from NovAtel s Waypoint Products Group Visit our Web site at www novatel com for details Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS positioning observes range measurements from orbiting GNSS satellites From these observations the receiver can compute position and velocity with high accuracy NovAtel GNSS positioning systems are highly accurate positioning tools GNSS positioning requires line of sight view to at least four satellites simultaneously and differential GNSS positioning can be accurate to within a few centimeters For a detailed discussion of GNSS refer to NovAtel s book Introduction to GNSS available from our web site Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual Information that supplements or clarifies text v A caution that actions operation or configuration may lead to incorrect or improper use of the hardware C A warning that actions operation or configuration may result in regulatory noncompli
39. 32 communication port This cable is ROHS compliant LEES ex T I mm II J Jl if E E ll nm 10 Table 19 Wiring Table Connector Pin Number To DB9S 10 2 3 8 7 4 5 1 amp 6 To DB9S 11 3 2 7 8 1 amp 6 15 4 Note Cables may contain DEHP ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 120 A 5 3 Straight Through Serial Cable NovAtel part number 01018520 This cable can be used to connect the ProPak6 to a modem or radio transmitter to propagate differential corrections The cable is equipped with a female DB9 connector at the receiver end The male DB9 connector at the other end is provided to plug into your user supplied equipment please refer to your modem or radio transmitter user guide for more information on its connectors The cable is approximately 2 m in length This cable is RoHS compliant j ILI A o E a OCONMDANRWNH OONATDARWN gt ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 121 A 5 4 I O Cable NovAtel part number 01018519 01019148 These cables can be used to connect the ProPak6 I O port The cables are 2 metres in length with a DB9 male connector at one end and tinned and tagged conductors at the other The 0
40. 5 Instructions for Safe Operation of Equipment The ProPak6 is capable of operation at ambient temperatures up to 65 C In such cases the metallic surface temperature of the ProPak6 may exceed 70 C Therefore under these conditions the equipment needs to be installed in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION If the ProPak6 is operating in a lower temperature environment where the ambient temperature is less than 60 C installation in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION is not required Ethernet Port The Ethernet ports are safety extra low voltage SELV circuits only and are suitable for p connection within a building only Do not connect them to telephone network voltage TNV circuits ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 11 Notices WEEE Notice If you purchased your ProPak6 product in Europe please return it to your dealer or supplier at the end of its life The objectives of the European Community s environment policy are in particular to preserve protect and improve the quality of the environment protect human health and utilise natural resources prudently and rationally Sustainable development advocates the reduction of wasteful consumption of natural resources and the prevention of pollution Waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE is a regulated area Where the generation of waste cannot be avoided it should be reused or recovered for its material or energy WEEE products may be recognized by their whee
41. 7 Steadyline Maintain Position TE Intended Path change to change to lower accuracy higher accuracy solution solution 3 6 2 Transition When the receiver transitions to a different positioning mode the position offset is applied to the calculated position to limit a potential real position jump The position then slowly transitions to the new reference position type over a specified period of time This time period is specified by the Transition time parameter in the STEADYLINE command Figure 18 Steadyline Transition Position T Intended Path change to change to lower accuracy higher accuracy solution solution ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 51 Chapter 3 Operation 3 6 3 Prefer Accuracy The positioning mode change depends on the accuracy level of the positioning modes When the position mode is changing from a more accurate mode to a less accurate mode e g changing from RTK to GLIDE the receiver uses the Maintain option When the position mode is changing from a less accurate mode to a more accurate mode e g GLIDE to RTK the receiver uses the Transition option For example a receiver is configured to do both RTK and GLIDE If this receiver has a fixed RTK position and experiences a loss of correction data causing the loss of the RTK solution it will immediately apply the offset between the two position modes and uses the GLIDE position stability to maintain the pr
42. 810G 516 6 Procedure 1 40 g 11 ms terminal sawtooth Acceleration MIL STD 810G Method 513 6 Procedure II operational 16 g a See also the Notice section of this manual starting on page 9 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 111 Input Voltage POWER REQUIREMENTS 9 36 VDC external 6 A fuse required refer to Fuse Holder Recommendations on page 30 for fuse details Power Voltage Minimum 3 5 W Typical 6 5 W Maximum 15 5 W Inrush Current Antenna Input GPS1 and GPS2 if equipped 8 A for less than 120 us INPUT OUTPUT CONNECTORS TNC female jack 50 Q nominal impedance 4 75 to 5 10 VDC 100 mA max output from ProPak6 to antenna LNA 200 mA GPS1 100 mA GPS2 Refer to Figure 10 GNSS Antenna Ports on page 26 External Oscillator if equipped Power BNC Refer to Figure 10 GNSS Antenna Ports on page 26 4 pin LEMO connector LEMO Part Number HMG 0B 304 CLNP Refer to Figure 6 Power Port on page 24 Expansion port 9 pin LEMO connector LEMO Part Number HMA 0B 309 CLNP Refer to Figure 8 Expansion and I O Ports on page 25 USB 2 0 Device USB type micro B connector Refer to Figure 7 Ethernet COM or USB Device Ports on page 24 Frequency Range USB 2 0 Host USB type A connector Refer to Section 3 1 10 1 USB Host LED on page 40 Ethernet RJ45 connector 10 100 base T Ethernet support Refer to Figure 7 Ethernet COM or USB
43. 9074 Made in Canada www novatel ca The cellular provider may require additional activation steps Refer to any instructions provided with the SIM card ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 89 Chapter 5 Radio Configuration and Activation 90 N Oo e Figure 28 SIM Card Installation Remove the SIM card cover and insert the SIM card Only use a mini SIM card 25 mm x 15 mm ProPak6 does not support micro SIM or nano SIM cards Once the SIM card is correctly installed secure the SIM cover to the base using a screwdriver Screws should be torqued to 4 6 inch pound Failure to properly secure SIM cover will violate ProPak6 IP67 ingress rating Ensure a cellular antenna is connected to the ProPak6 and turn the ProPak6 power on OG CELLULARSTATUS ONCHANGED to display the modem and cellular connection status OG CELLULARINFO ONCE to display modem and network information The CELLULARCONFIG command is issued to configure cellular parameters Issue the following commands CELLULARCONFIG POWER ON enables the radio CELLULARCONFIG APN lt APN gt sets AP name CELLULARCONFIG USERNAME lt USERNAME gt sets user name CELLULARCONFIG PASSWORD PASSWORD sets APN password CELLULARCONFIG DATA ON enables disables data connectivity on the configured APN CELLULARCONFIG DATAROAM ON enables disables data
44. A6374D5BFFC5 Previous Address Previous Num Bytes 0x00407AF0 Ox1C 0x00407B0C Address 0x00407BOC Num Data Bytes OxOD 0x01 0x04 0x08 Add data to existing SOFTLOADDATA command 3210000000007F0A7F1F4060000147B4000F49217813C7BB00014493F005C00000009 Previous Address Previous Num Bytes 0x00407BOC 0x08 0x00407B14 Address 0x00000000 Num Data Bytes Ox1C ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Chapter 7 NovAtel Firmware and Software Requires new SOFTLOADDATA command because address does not match previous address previous number of data bytes Send existing SOFTLOADDATA command and start a new SOFTLOADDATA command 3210000001C80040000E001000030000000082B0100D8060000E4060000C806000063 Address 0x0000001C Num Data Bytes 0x1C Previous Address Previous Num Bytes 0x00000000 0x1C 0x0000001C Add data to existing SOFTLOADDATA command The SOFTLOADDATA command must be sent as a NovAtel binary format command 7 4 4 SoftLoad Update Method This section describes the sequence of commands that are issued to the receiver when updating using a hex or shex file The response for each command must be processed before sending the next command so as to determine if the command was accepted or rejected and to wait for the receiver to complete the operation Responses to SoftLoad commands are guaranteed to be output from the receiver within a specific time which varies by command Refer
45. AS Cables ax tec st eta diee t b e redet ex a Morea uu E imde iit 119 B Replacement Parts 125 Bit PrORAKG 6 uite bbb ae uite te tu Hd e oy Anaad dS M e ai ud 125 i eol MM M M 125 B 3 Manufacturer s Part Number eene n nennen nnne nennen 126 C Frequently Asked Questions 127 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Figures 1 Primary and Secondary Lightning Protection sssssseee eee 13 2 ProPak6 Back Connectors sse eene nnrnn nnns 16 3 ProPak6 Front Communication Ports Buttons and Connectors sesessssse 17 4 Typical Standard Installation with External Oscillator ss 23 5 Antenna and External Oscillator Ports ssssssssssssssssseseneerenee nennen 24 6 POoWel POE oz AE hut ipic Mat aa atts e DAL RIA cM LE icis i Mir i m rand 24 7 Ethernet COM or USB Device Ports cccccccceccccecaneeeeeceeaeeeeeeeeeceaueeseeeeeaeaeseeeeeseaeeeseeeees 24 8 Expansion and l O Ports 5 eter e RR Re SERRE Ha e ER RRER Rd eR RN RP De EEUR SCR RXRRESR A 25 9 Typical Dual Antenna Installation sssssseeneeeenneeennn 26 10 GNSS Antenna Ports reiten aa ERREUR AS RR o RnB dnnaecesed centeseceedeanaaenecetanaedeea deetaee 26 11 Cellular Network Setup 3 2 nene e iie e stet aie 27 12 Additional COM ports on the ProPak6 ssssss
46. At the rover leave the interface mode default settings interfacemode com2 novatel novatel The rover recognizes the default and uses the corrections it receives with a NovAtel header The PSRDIFFSOURCE and RTKSOURCE commands set the station ID values that identify the base stations to accept pseudorange or RTK corrections from They are useful commands when the rover station is receiving corrections from multiple base stations At the base station log the contents of the standard corrections in a form that is easier to read These larger variants have the correction fields broken out into standard types in the log rather than compressed into bit fields This can be useful to modify the format of the corrections for a non standard application or to look at the corrections for system debugging purposes These variants have DATA in their names e g RTCADATA1 RTCMDATA1 CMRDATAOBS Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for more information 3 606 Enabling SBAS Positioning The ProPak6 is capable of SBAS positioning This positioning mode is enabled using the SBASCONTROL command sbascontrol enable auto When the command is entered the ProPak6 automatically tracks the SBAS that is operating in the region e g WAAS or EGNOS and applies the corrections from the service On a simulator leave the test mode parameter off or specify NONE explicitly For more on SBAS refer to the NovAtel application note A
47. Band Beam will manually assign the beam selected ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 67 Chapter 3 Operation If there is no TerraStar subscription available on the receiver the button text displays Track L Band beams and will only allow the user view the available beams and not select one Contact NovAtel Customer Support support novatel com to inquire about TerraStar subscription activation For beam coverage information visit Position Data POSITION MODE Latitude 51 1166812 1 351 m Longitude 4 2 961 m Position Mode SINGLE Mode Config BeamName AORE AORW Differential Position Data Latitude 51 1166832 1 430 m Altitude 1065 311 4 3 310 m Position Mode SINGLE Mode Config SBAS PPP 114 0387961 1 215 m Frequency Hz Baud Rate bps LockTime sec CNO dB Hz 1539982500 1539892500 1539902500 1539942500 1539882500 1539992500 1539902500 1525000000 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 Solution type SINGLE Tono correction Multi Frequency Solution Age 0 000secs Differential Age 0 000secs Tracking State Searching POSITION MODE 81 1 301 m Type a TxPort MA Moving Base ert ae 224 0387975 Rx Port MENNNNNA Solution type SINGLE Tono correction Multi Frequency Solution Age 0 000secs Differential Age 0 000secs Type FIX TU 51 1106928 Altitude 1065 2315 The NovAtel Connect PC Utilit
48. Code PAC or the NovAtel product serial number PSN is needed to obtain a subscription To obtain the receiver specific PAC enter the following command log terrastarinfo This log displays the PAC in the first field following the log header and also displays the status of your subscription To activate a subscription the receiver must be powered and tracking an L Band TerraStar satellite prior to the planned activation time Use the ASSTGNLBANDBEAM command to configure the receiver to track the TerraStar satellite To confirm tracking of an L Band signal log the L Band tracking status information by entering the following command log lbandtrackstata If receiving TerraStar service the sixth field following the header tracking status word of the LBANDTRACKSTAT log will be 00c2 as shown in the following example lbandtrackstata coml 0 73 5 finesteering 1769 328196 000 00000000 29fd 12602 1 98w 1539902500 1200 974c 00c2 0 316 186 43 842 4 3840 61 920 1088 2 2 138176 79 0 0001 3e43cb7d The latest services and coverage can be obtained from www terrastar net For additional information on TerraStar activation contact NovAtel Customer Service at www novatel com support or download the APN 061 NovAtel CORRECT with TerraStar from www novatel com support search items Application 20Note ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 55 56 Chapter 3 Operation Veripos Subscriptions
49. ECOPYMODE command to change the functionality of USB Example SETFILECOPYMODE AUTO ALL When using the SETFILECOPYMODE AUTO ALL command the memory stick must be v empty and large enough to accommodate the data The ProPak6 only supports FAT12 16 32 file systems Other file systems in particular NTFS are not supported Refer to OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for command details 3 7 1 5 Remote Retrieval of Logged Data The FTP server on the ProPak6 allow access to the internal flash memory There is a limitation of one connection at any given time This not only means that only one user can access the FTP server at a time but the FTP Client software must be set to only use one connection refer to Section 5 2 3 Wi Fi Client Configuration on page 86 for Client setup details The FTP server can be accessed via Ethernet or Wi Fi When transferring binary data files ensure FTP transfer mode is set to binary If left in ASCII mode files will not successfully download will become corrupted ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 59 Chapter 3 Operation Setting FTP Transfer Mode to Binary 1 Using standard terminal software open an FTP connection to the receiver 2 To change to binary mode enter BIN 3 To transfer a file enter get XFILENAME DAT If the FTP connection is lost during the downloading of files reconnect
50. ENTA log ONNEW on all ports See Section 8 4 RXKSTATUSEVENT Log on page 107 for more details 2 If NovAtel Connect is unable to locate the ProPak6 receiver use a different COM port to com municate with the receiver When communication has been established issue a FRESET STANDARD command The original communications port should be ready for use 3 XCOM1 XCOM2 and XCOWMS virtual ports can be generated by the receiver However they are unlikely to appear as a port prompt as you cannot connect to these types of ports using NovAtel Connect Also the XCOM ports are not available with the SERTALCONFIG com mand but may be used with other commands such as INTERFACEMODE and LOG Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for details on the virtual ports An example of a response to an input FIX POSITION command COM2 FIX POSITION 51 11635 114 0383 1048 2 carriage return OK In this example COM2 is the port prompt This example illustrates command input to the base receiver s COM2 port that sets the position of the base station receiver for differential operation If the command was accepted the receiver responds with OK ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 45 Chapter 3 Operation If a command is entered incorrectly the receiver responds with XERROR Invalid Message ID or a more detailed message e Ensure the computer does not sleep or hiber
51. Echo Break Receive Transmit Response cow EEE D ae E comz emp ne CE DCACNNNNNG 0 coms EJ HE en o NOVA EX 3 8 3 5 Position Mode Displays the current position mode currently used by the receiver Is also used to configure the receiver for SBAS PPP and Differential operation Use the SBAS page to select the SBAS system to use in the receiver solution let the receiver determine the best system or do not use SBAS system satellites POSITION MODE Position Data Latitude 51 1166814 1 410 m Longitude Solution type SINGLE Tono correction Multi Frequency 114 0387990 1 273 m Altitude 1064 951 3 303 m Solution Age 0 000secs Differential Age 0 000secs Position Mode SINGLE Mode Config System SBAS Cut off Angle Differential PRN Selection Once set use save button to configure the receiver with the selected position mode settings Set system to NONE to reset to previous position mode Use the PPP Tab to configure a position mode for Precise Point Positioning if your receiver is enabled with a TerraStar Subscription A message at the bottom of the screen indicate the current subscription status If there is an active subscription click the Enable L Band button to automatically select the appropriate L Band Beam and the system will begin converging a PPP solution Note that this can take approximately 15 20 minutes to complete Clicking another beam from the beam table and clicking Assign L
52. IGN OEM6 NovAtel and SPAN are registered trademarks of NovAtel Inc NovAtel Connect ProPak6 and GLIDE are trademarks of NovAtel Inc All other brand names are trademarks of their respective holders Manufactured and protected under U S patents 5 101 416 6 184 822 B1 5 390 207 6 243 409 B1 5 414 729 6 445 354 B1 5 495 499 6 608 998 B1 5 736 961 6 664 923 B1 5 809 064 47 738 536 Copyright 2015 NovAtel Inc All rights reserved Unpublished rights reserved under International copyright laws 2 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Table of Contents Customer Support Notices 1 Introduction 1 4 Introd ctiori scere er ort Ee ete ra a a a 1 2 S5ystem Cornporierits 5 45 t re t ttr Hr i din e ees 1 3 Models and Features 52 eee re E RE ete eae eco A o VETE E EE EA TO d 1 4 Overview ProPak6 Hardware ccccccccccsseecceceeacesseeceeceeseeccecceaueaseeeeeseaeneceeeeeauaeseceeeaeaaaes 2 Installation 2 1 Additional Equipment Required sssssssssssssesseseee eene em emere nnne nennen 2 2 ProPako Hardware z eee UR EO QU NM 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 PrOPak6 Gables et RE t e ert qa bly deed HORE M ge delete abet 2 Selecting a GNSS Antenna ssssssssssseeeeeeenenne emen nenne nennen nennen 3 Choosing a Coaxial Cable cccccccccccccceeceseeceeteceeeeceeseeeseneneeseeneeneetensennegeseeseeeneetensesens 2 3 Communication with the ProPak6 eee
53. If any changes were made to the default WIFIAPCONFIG settings a power cycle to the Wi Fi module is required for the changes to take affect Issue WIFICONFIG STATE OFF WIFICONFIG STATE ENABLED 10 On a Wi Fi Client scan for a ProPak6 AP and connect to it 11 If prompted enter a password The default password is the Product Serial Number PSN located on the bottom of the ProPak6 12 Configure network properties on the connected Client computer to use a static IP address Consult the Network Administrator to obtain the necessary network parameters The first three numbers of the IP should match the receiver To avoid IP conflicts between the static IP address of the Client and the IP of the ProPak6 set the static IP address of the client to 192 168 1 5 or above The subnet should be the same as the ProPak6 The gateway is the same as the ProPak6 IP address 13 Open the port to the receiver from a computer or mobile device The IP address should be the IP address of the ProPak6 The port number is the port number assigned to the ICOM port being connected to default ICOM configurations ICOMCONFIG ICOM1 TCP 3001 ICOMCONFIG ICOM2 TCP 3002 and ICOMCONFIG ICOM3 TCP 3003 Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for log and command details ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 85 Chapter 5 General Connection IPv4 Connectivity IPv6 Connectivi
54. LEMO FGA OB 309 CLAZ connector 126 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Appendix C Frequently Asked Questions 127 The ProPak6 Bluetooth and Cellular radios are off by default why They are off by default in order to minimize power consumption as well as EMI Electromagnetic Interference Each component has its own setup instructions contained in this manual as well as the Quick Start Guide provided with the product Instructions include specific commands that allow the configuration of settings associated with each component These peripherals include Wi Fi both client and access point and Bluetooth By default the Wi Fi radio is on Refer to Chapter 5 Radio Configuration and Activation on page 81 for details How are RTK corrections sent over Ethernet In order to utilize Ethernet for correction services first configure the port settings of the receiver The ProPak6 Ethernet and Wi Fi share the same set of ICOM ports When a connection is established a specific ICOM port is assigned individually unlike previous models which would assign 3 virtual ports when establishing Ethernet connection Information on Ethernet configuration can be found in the Chapter 4 Ethernet Configuration on page 73 or by following the steps laid out in the NovAtel application note APN 57 OEM628 Ethernet Configuration Once established differential corrections can be sent in all standard NovAtel supported message
55. P Y L2P Y L2P Y STATE L2 observation L2 observation L2 observation L2 observation L2 observation L2 observation No Observations NETTES Operation Residual Doppler Lc 23640965 43 22439213 40 24173938 29 23571296 48 25047364 70 21287241 74 0 00 0 00 Red Yellow Bad Health Misclosure No Ephemeris Unknown Not Used NA Bad Integrity Lossoflock OldEphemeris Elevationerror Nodiffcorr Invalidiode Lockedout Lowpower OBSL2 Noionocolor OBSL1 OBSE1 OBSL5 OBSE5 OBSB2 OBSB1 NoSignalmatch Supplementary Noambiguity 3 8 3 3 Storage Status Displays the amount of memory available amount used available space and time left along with a list for files including size and date modified on the ProPak6 Click on one or multiple check boxes and press the delete button to delete selected files Click on the up down arrows at the top of each column to customize the sort order Total Memory Used Memory Free Space Time Left D File Name STORAGE Size KB Delet DeleteAll The ProPak6 contains 4 GB of onboard data storage Refer to Section 3 7 1 Onboard Data Storage on page 58 for details 66 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 3 8 3 4 Port Configuration Use to configure ports and set the interface mode PORT CONFIGURATION INTERFACE MODE Data PORT Baud Rate Parity Bits Handshake
56. PN 051 Positioning Modes of Operation available from our website www novatel com support search 54 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 3 6 7 Enabling L Band L Band equipped receivers can achieve sub metre position accuracy using correction data received from geostationary satellites To use the L Band corrections an L Band capable receiver model and antenna are required refer to our web site www novatel com products gnss antennas for information on NovAtel L Band capable antennas For more information on L Band positioning refer to e NovAtel Application Notes APN 061 NovAtel CORRECT with TerraStar APN 062 NovAtel CORRECT with Veripos service dependent or APN 051 Positioning Modes of Operation available from www novatel com support search items Application 20Note e the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for log command details and or e visit www novatel com support e visit www novatel com products novatel correct v OEM615 OEM617 OEM617D and FlexPak6D are not L Band capable TerraStar Subscriptions A subscription is required to use the TerraStar service for land airborne and near shore applications Near shore applications are defined as vessels operating within 10 km of shore To obtain a subscription contact your local NovAtel sales representative or visit www novatel com products terrastar gnss corrections The receiver s TerraStar Product Activation
57. Port Pin Out Descriptions on page 116 for details Also refer to the Chapter 4 Ethernet Configuration on page 73 for details and to the TOCONFIG EVENTINCONTROL and EVENTOUTCONTROL commands in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for configuration and command details 3 1 15 Expansion Port 42 The ProPak6 Expansion port supplies two CAN ports and a USB Host port which is reserved for future use Refer to Table 17 Expansion Port Pin Out Description on page 116 for details CANT e CAN2 USB Host reserved for future use 3 1 15 1 CAN Bus The ProPak6 CAN Bus controller supports physical layer signals and low level messages specified in the appropriate sections of the J1939 and 18011783 standards Manufacturers can also create messages specific to their application without violating these standards To facilitate manufacturer messages NovAtel provides an Application Program Interface API To obtain information about the NovAtel API contact www novatel com support The ProPak6 has two CAN ports CAN1 and CAN2 Both CAN ports are brought out to the expansion port CAN1 and CAN2 both support applications up to 1 Mbps CAN interfaces are accessed using NovAtel s API but shared signals must be disabled to avoid conflicts Refer to Appendix A Technical Specifications on page 110 for further details Proper bus termination is required ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4
58. TED SOLTYPE PPP CONVERGING SOLTYPE INS PPP CONVERGING SOLTYPE INS OMNISTAR Converged SOLTYPE INS OMNISTAR HP Converged SOLTYPE INS OMNISTAR XP Converged SOLTYPE OMNISTAR HP Converged SOLTYPE OMNISTAR XP Converged SOLTYPE L1L2 INT SOLTYPE L1L2 INT VERIFIED SOLTYPE L1 INT SOLTYPE WIDE INT SOLTYPE NARROW INT SOLTYPE RTK DIRECT INS SOLTYPE INS RTKFIXED SOLTYPE PPP SOLTYPE INS PPP SOLTYPE EXT CONSTRAINED SOLTYPE FIXEDPOS Green blinking PSR PDP using corrections SOLTYPE PSR DIFF SOLTYPE OMNISTAR SOLTYPE INS SBAS SOLTYPE INS PSRDIFF SOLTYPE CDGPS SOLTYPE FIXEDHEIGHT SOLTYPE FIXEDVEL SOLTYPE DOPPLER VELOCITY SOLTYPE WAAS a When a OEM615 is used in a dual antenna configuration the LED for GNSS2 only shows as off or amber Both the Satellite Tracking and Satellite Positioning LEDs are user configurable Refer to the 1 command in the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for details ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 EDCONFIG Operation Chapter 3 3 1 9 Cell Port and LED The ProPak6 has a cellular antenna port to connect an external cellular antenna TNC An external antenna must be connected to this port in order to use the integrated cellular modem Refer to Section 5 3 Cellular Activation GSM GPRS HSDPA on page 89 for activation and command instructions CELL F 4 Status LED Table 11 CELL LED States LED State Description
59. Terminal page Terminal Only ASCII log responses are allowed No responses and no recording for binary log requests If abbreviated ASCII log requests are sent ASCII responses are shown recorded Load Button Create a text file containing a list of commands to be executed in sequence Name and save the file to the connected computer device not the ProPak6 Use the Load button to find and select one of these files Select File Please select the file that contains the commands you would like to execute 70 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 Save Button Press the Save button to name and create a file of any logged data Logged data files are listed under the Storage menu Use the Cancel button to return to the Terminal page without saving Please choose a filename to save the current command log ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 71 Chapter 3 Operation Rec Button Press the Rec button to record the output results of logged data Only a maximum of 15000 responses can be recorded in one session after which the initial responses are over written The Rec button flashes during recording To stop recording press the Rec button again A maximum of 15000 responses can be recorded in one session using the Rec feature Refer to Section 3 8 3 6 Profile Manager on page 69 if intending to log data over a long period of time 72 ProPak6 Installati
60. VDC amp DEVICE 2 7 4 Mounting the ProPak6 2 8 32 For general applications the supplied mounting brackets may be used to install the receiver refer to the ProPak6 Quick Start Guide GM 14915125 provided with the receiver or download the guide from our Web site www novatel com support For high vibration installations NovAtel recommends mounting the ProPak6 directly using 1 4 20 UNC threaded screws 4 locations Vibration dampeners or isolators user supplied for additional vibration reduction may be used Refer to Figure 40 ProPak6 Dimensions on page 113 for mounting hole locations Installing NovAtel Connect PC Utilities The NovAtel Connect PC Utilities contain a number of utilities that can be used with the ProPak6 along with complete instructions for installation and use of the NovAtel PC utilities Download the latest PC Utilities software including NovAtel Connect PC Utilities along with the necessary user documentation from www novatel com support info documents 809 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Installation Chapter 2 NovAtel Connect is a windows based GUI used to access the receiver s many features without the need for communications protocol or other special software The Convert utility is a windows based utility used to convert between file formats and strips unwanted records for data file compilation If using Ethernet the port needs to be configured prior to use R
61. a Sznur E E EA E EAN 37 Satellite Position LEDs States cccccccceceeeeeeeeeeenecaeceeeeeeeeeeesececeaaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeensisaeeees 38 CELL PED Sates i tatem amandes 39 Data Communication Port Defaults sss enne 41 status Drop Menu Examples iot tid etta co aeter tmt lada tide sees 64 COM1 and COM2 Port Pin Out Descriptions sssssssssssseeenenenens 115 COM3 IMU Port Pin Out Description sssssssseeeeeee eene 115 I O Port Pin Out Descriptions sssssssssseeeem meer rrrrnmrnn nnns nnns 116 Expansion Port Pin Out Description ss oiai aaa a aaa a nennen 116 ProPak6 Strobe Electrical Specifications cccccccceeceeeceeeececeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeesensccnaesaeeeeeeeees 117 Wining Fable varies saves aah ew tae tad cat alee a fa aaa aad tiated tli Meu 120 l O Cable Wiring Instructions ttn tn tetra itr ne ihr nana n denne 122 ProPak6 Expansion Cable Pin Out Descriptions sssssssseeeemR 123 P2 Connector Pin Out Descriptions sssssssssssssssessereeneenen enne 124 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Customer Support NovAtel Knowledge Base If a technical issue i s encountered browse the NovAtel Web site www novatel com support search Use the support pages to search for general information about GNSS and other technologies information about NovAtel hardware and software and installation and operation issues
62. able in the OEM6 Firmware Reference Guide OM 20000129 from our web site How is L Band enabled on the ProPak6 Refer to Section 3 6 7 Enabling L Band on page 55 in this manual for details Does Bluetooth discoverability have to be manually turned off Yes The ProPak6 remains discoverable until this option is turned off or an exclusive connection is established over Bluetooth port Simply pairing a device does not take the receiver out of discoverability mode A direct communications connection must be established such as use of a terminal program in order to lock out other devices Otherwise Bluetooth discoverability can be manually disabled by issuing the command BLUETOOTHDISCOVERABILTY OFF When the discoverability is disabled no new device may pair with the ProPak6 however previously paired devices are recognized The only way to fully disable Bluetooth is by issuing the follow command BLUETOOTHCONFIG POWER OFF which completely powers down the ProPak6 Why is data not being received on the ICOM Ports The ProPak6 ICOM ports can be locked and password protection assigned If enabled the LOGIN command must be issued and a password entered to enable the port to receive data Refer to Section 2 9 2 FTP Server and ICOM Ports on page 33 for detailed instructions Wi Fi AP settings are not retained why Once the WIFIAPCONFIG command is used to modify AP settings the ProPak6 requires a power cycle to the radio
63. able multiplexes four serial COM ports 8 USB D COM7 COM8 COM9 and COM10 onto a single USB port See Table 22 P2 Connector Pin Out Descriptions on page 124 9 Digital Ground for the pin out of the four P2 connectors Shell Braid Shield ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 123 Table 22 P2 Connector Pin Out Descriptions Pin Description No connect Transmit Data TXD Receive Data RXD No connect Ground GND No connect Clear To Send CTS Request To Send RTS No connect Shell Ground GND olo NI OO oO A wl N gt 124 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Appendix B Replacement Parts The following are a list of the replacement parts available for your NovAtel ProPak6 receiver Should you require assistance or need to order additional components please contact your local NovAtel dealer or Customer Service representative B 1 ProPak6 Extension cable DB9 Male Female ITE 6 ft 01018520 Null modem serial data cable DB9 6 ft 01017658 Power cable assembly 4 pin LEMO 6 AMP CIG LGH 01017663 I O cable 6 ft DB9 male single ended 01018519 01019148 B 2 Accessories GSM HSPA antenna base NMO magnetic mount to TNC 3 65 m cable 12023300 GSM HSPA antenna 3 4 dBi 806 960 MHz 1710 2500 MHz NMO 12023303 Ethernet PATCH CABLE 7FT BLACK W SR HOOD 60723118 CABLE USB A TO USB MICRO B 2 METER 60723119 30 W AC to DC pow
64. allation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 53 Chapter 3 Operation 3 6 5 Configuration Notes For compatibility with other GNSS receivers and to minimize message size use the standard form of RTCA RTCM RTCMV3 CMR or CMR corrections shown in the base and rover examples above This requires using the INTERFACEMODE command to dedicate one direction of a serial port to one message type only When the INTERFACEMODE command is used to change the mode from the NOVATEL default the NovAtel format messages can no longer be used To mix NovAtel format messages and RTCA RTCM RTCMV3 or CMR messages on the same port leave the interface mode set to NOVATEL and log out variants of the standard correction messages with a NovAtel header ASCII or binary variants can be requested by appending an A or B to the standard message name For example on the base station interfacemode com2 novatel novatel fix position 51 11358042 114 04358013 1059 4105 log com2 rtcaobs2b ontime 2 1 Interface mode must be set to NOVATEL for the receiver to issue logs with an A or B suffix 2 Using the receiver in NOVATEL mode consumes more CPU bandwidth than using the native differential messages as shown in Section 3 4 1 Defining Antenna and Base Antenna on Page 47 3 To find information on how to send multiple commands and log requests using DOS or Windows search our knowledge database at www novatel com support search
65. ance safety issues or equipment damage ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 15 Introduction The ProPak6 is a high performance Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS receiver capable of receiving and tracking different combinations of GNSS signal and integrated L Band on 240 channels GPS GLONASS Galileo BeiDou QZSS and SBAS support are standard and the ProPak6 adaptability offers multi system frequency and size configurations for any application requirement ProPak6 models have a NovAtel OEM638 receiver card some models also include a NovAtel OEM615 receiver card for additional functionality Excellent acquisition and re acquisition times allow this receiver to operate in environments where very high dynamics and frequent interruption of signals can be expected The ProPak6 options include integrated radio and dual input heading options to provide a tightly integrated and rugged solution for any application System Components The ProPak6 system includes the following components e OEM638 receiver with built in Wi Fi Bluetooth USB 2 0 and 4 GB of onboard memory e 12 VDC power adapter CLA with slow blow fuse Null modem cable DB9 male extension cable O DB9 male interface cable e Mounting bracket and hardware Refer to Section 2 2 1 ProPak6 Cables on page 21 Section 2 6 1 Mounting the GNSS Antenna on page 29 and Appendix A Technical Speci
66. and Operation User Manual Rev 4 41 Chapter 3 Operation 3 1 13 1 Configure COM 1 2 and 3 COM1 COM2 and COM3 IMU can communicate using the RS 422 protocol in addition to the standard RS 232 protocol On the ProPak6 the IMUCOM port is equivalent to COM3 There are 2 ways to select between RS 232 and RS 422 protocol for the various ports default is RS 232 1 A Configuration Code obtained from NovAtel Customer Support can be installed in the receiver to select the protocol for COM1 and COM3 IMU independently 2 The SERIALPROTOCOL command can be used to select RS 232 or RS 422 for any of the 3 COM ports This method overrides the protocol set using the previous method The configuration code will configure the ports at boot time so the receiver may be loaded over the configured protocol For the SERTALPROTOCOL command method commands are executed after the receiver has completed booting and so the communication lines are configured as RS 232 during boot For automatic configuration the SERIALPROTOCOL command can be saved using the SAVECONFIG command The SERIALCONFIG command is used to configure certain protocol settings when using either RS 232 or RS 422 Refer to the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for command details 3 1 14 I O Port 3 1 14 1 Strobes ProPak6 has configurable inputs and outputs referred to as strobes that provide status and synchronization signals Refer to Table 16 I O
67. and begin the file transfer again The data files are not removed from internal storage until manually deleted If the Propak6 lost power and commands to configure the Ethernet Chapter 4 Ethernet Configuration on page 73 Wi Fi Section 5 2 Wi Fi Network Configuration on page 83 and FTP Server Section 2 9 2 FTP Server and ICOM Ports on page 33 were not saved to NVM using the SAVECONFIG command they must be reconfigured Otherwise the receiver is ready for a connection from client software running on a PC or other device When the transfer is successful files can be deleted issuing the DOSCMD DEL command or by using the del command from within the FTP client 3 7 4 6 Stop Logging Press the Log button eth to stop logging open close toggles based on the last state or issue the LOGFILE CLOSE command Logging automatically stops when the ProPak6 internal memory is full 4 GB To avoid filling internal memory ensure transferred or no longer needed logs are regularly deleted 3 7 2 Reading Data and Post Processing Logs can be directed to any of the ProPak6 communication ports and can be automatically generated when new or changed data becomes available or at regular intervals Example LOG BESTPOSA ONTIME 1 Data can be collected through NovAtel Connect using the Logging Control Window gl COM11 Logging Control Window E s COM2 Current Port x amp 7 e Log File Logs Si
68. asures Recorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help To maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device you must use properly wv shielded interface cables such as Belden 9539 or equivalent when using the serial data ports and double shielded cables such as Belden 9945 or equivalent when using the I O strobe port Industry Canada ProPak6 Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 ProPak6 appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Notice for Unlicensed Intentional Radiators This device complies with Industry Canada s license exempt RSS GEN and RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 9 Notices Bluetooth The ProPak6 contains Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth 2 1 SPP Serial Port Profile The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by NovAtel Inc is under license Other trademarks and trade nam
69. atel com support search Firmware and Software included Firmware shex file WinLoad software utility WinLoad and SoftLoad instructions follow 7 1 Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades A local NovAtel dealer can provide all the information needed to upgrade or update a receiver Refer to www novatel com where to buy for contact information or contact sales novatel com or support novatel com directly 7 1 1 Firmware Updates Firmware updates are firmware releases that include fixes and enhancements to the receiver functionality Firmware updates are released occasionally on the NovAtel web site as they become available Firmware upgrades can be performed using the WinLoad utility SoftLoad commands or with a custom loader application Contact NovAtel Customer Support support novatel com for details on custom loader requirements ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 95 Chapter 7 NovAtel Firmware and Software 7 1 2 Model Upgrades Model upgrades enable purchased receiver features Contact a local NovAtel dealer to assist in selecting the upgrade options that best suit your GNSS needs at www novatel com where to buy Contact NovAtel Customer Support www novatel com support or NovAtel Sales to request a temporary upgrade authorization code for trial purposes Model upgrades can be applied to the receiver with an authorization code and the AUTH command without returning the receiver to the deale
70. ation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 3 1 3 1 User Configurable Status Indicators Some of the LEDs on the ProPak6 front panel have configurable threshold settings that determine when the LED changes color and states The five user configurable LEDs are By Satellite Tracking 1 and 2 refer to Section 3 1 8 Satellite Tracking and Positioning LEDs on page 37 for LED status states GNSS Positioning 1 and 2 refer to Section 3 1 8 Satellite Tracking and Positioning LEDs on page 37 for LED status states ed Data Logging refer to Section 3 7 Logging and Retrieving Data Overview on page 57 for LED status states The LEDCONFIG command is used to configure a specific indicator LED All configuration settings except the two GNSS positioning LEDs take two parameters one value determines when the LED turns red and the other value determines when it turns amber with the default setting outside the value range being green Refer to the LEDCONFIG command in the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for details 3 1 3 2 Fixed Status Indicators The fixed LEDs are Power refer to Section 3 2 1 Applying Power to the Receiver on page 43 for LED states NS refer to Section 3 1 7 INS and ALIGN LEDs on page 36 for LED states ALN ALIGN Heading refer to Section 3 1 7 INS and ALIGN LEDs on page 36 for LED states e COM 1 2 and 3 refer to Section 3 1 4 COM Ports LEDs on page 35 for LED s
71. ation is recommended for optimal RTK performance 1 Establish a connection to the receiver using Ethernet Wi Fi or Cellular Refer to Chapter 4 Ethernet Configuration on page 73 or the sections Section 5 2 Wi Fi Network Configuration on page 83 or Section 5 3 Cellular Activation GSM GPRS HSDPA on page 89 for details 2 Use the following commands to enable the base receiver as an NTRIP Server NTRIPCONFIG NCOM1 SERV password etha INT ERFACEMODE NCOM1 NON FIX LOG LOG LOG NCOM1 RTCA1 ONTIM E 1 E SET SAV 92 ECONFIG E 10 ER V2 endpoint mountpoint username E RTCA OFF POSITION lat long height NCOM1 RTCAOBS2 ONTIM NCOM1 RTCAREF ONTIME PREFERREDNETIF lt WIFI gt or CELL or lt ETHA gt ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 NTRIP Configuration 3 Use the following commands to enable the rover receiver as an NTRIP Client Chapter 6 NTRIPCONFIG NCOM1 CLIENT V1 endpoint lt mountpoint gt lt username gt lt password gt etha Association NMEA strings are required to be sent from the rover back to t network For example if connected to the VRS mount point the rover is req If using a specific Network RTK system certain National Marine Electronics he RTK uired to send its position to the network in a standard NMEA GGA message This is achieved by issuin
72. audrate drop down list Set the baud rate as high as possible the default of 115200 is preferred if a higher baud rate is not available Figure 32 COM Port Setup Com Port Download Baudrate n SH Connect Baudrate pK vj DK Cancel ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 98 NovAtel Firmware and Software Chapter 7 Downloading Firmware 7 4 1 Select the file to download according to Open a File to Download on Page 98 2 Ensure the file path and name are displayed in main display area see Figure 31 Open File in Win Load on Page 98 3 Click Write Flash to download the firmware 4 When Searching for card appears in the main display power cycle the receiver Figure 33 Searching for Card File Settings Help Searching for card timeout in 13 secs 5 Ifthe Authorization Code window appears enter the auth code and click OK See Section 7 2 Autho rization Code on page 96 for further information about the Authorization Code Figure 34 Authorization Code Window Authorization Code NN 1 Cancel 6 The receiver finishes the download and then resets The process is complete when Done appears in the main display area Figure 35 Upgrade Process Complete Download Complete Resetting Card Resetting Done HODDER DH Do pp p po s pe p pe n COM 1 Connect 9600 Download 115200 7 Close WinLoad Updating Using SoftLoad Commands F
73. auxiliary status Use the STATUSCONFIG command to configure the various status mask fields in the RXSTATUS log Use the masks to specify whether various status fields generate errors or event messages when set or cleared Refer to the RXSTATUS log RXSTATUSEVENT log and STATUSCONFIG command in the OEMG Family Firmware Reference Manual for more detailed descriptions of these messages ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Built In Status Tests Chapter 8 8 3 8 4 8 5 Error Strobe Signal The error strobe signal is one of the I O strobes The strobe signal is driven low when the receiver is operating normally When the receiver is in the error state and tracking is disabled the error strobe is driven high This can be caused by a fatal error or by an unusual receiver status indication that the user has promoted to be treated like a fatal error Once on the error status remains high until the cause of the error is corrected and the receiver is reset See also Section 3 1 14 1 Strobes on page 42 RXSTATUSEVENT Log The RXSTATUSEVENT log is used to output event messages as indicated in the RXSTATUS log On start up the OEM6 family receiver is set to log the RXSTATUSEVENTA log ONNEW on all ports Remove this message using the UNLOG command Refer to the RXSTATUSEVENT log in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual for a more detailed description of this log RXSTATUS Log 8 5 1 Overview The Receiver Status log
74. ave their chassis grounded to the same ground near to the building s entrance 6 The primary and secondary lightning protections should be as close to the building s entrance as possible Where feasible they should be mounted onto the grounding plate itself See Figure f Primary and Secondary Lightning Protection on page 13 Figure 1 Primary and Secondary Lightning Protection UE 4 PL D I I8 rii 1 m3 LA NNNN r1 r3 r3 rA Ref Description Primary lightning protection device Secondary lightning protection device External antenna GNSS Receiver To ground Grounding plate or grounding point at the building s entrance oot wWhHN D Acceptable choices for Earth Grounds for central buildings are e Grounded interior metal cold water pipe within five feet 1 5 m of the point where it enters the building e Grounded metallic service raceway Grounded electrical service equipment enclosure Eight foot grounding rod driven into the ground only if bonded to the central building ground by 6 or heavier bonding wire ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 13 14 Notices These installation instructions are the minimum requirements for receiver and antenna installations Where applicable follow the electrical codes for the country of installation Examples of country codes include USA National Electrical Code NFPA 70 e Canada Canadian Electrical Code CSA C2
75. ber Confirm new settings refer to the figure below a A New Connection Name OEM6Receiver Device Type Type Network Network Settings Device Type OEM6 IP Address 198 161 79 245 Port 2000 Protocol TCP Windows Option For information about establishing a connection using NovAtel Connect refer to the Quick Start Guide for the product or NovAtel Connect Help 4 4 Base Rover Configuration through Ethernet Connectivity You can use an Ethernet connection to provide communication between a base and rover receiver 78 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual 4 Ethernet Configuration Chapter 4 Figure 26 Base Rover Ethernet Setup ProPak6 Antenna Antenna t t ProPak6 Antenna 8 ProPak6 Antenna Cable Cable USB Cable HESE USB Cable Computer Ethernet Cable Computer Cable Connect your computer to both ProPak6 receivers using null modem serial cables or USB cables Establish a connection to the receiver using either NovAtel Connect or another terminal program such as Windows HyperTerminal This connection is used to send the commands in this procedure to the receivers For information about establishing a connecti
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77. des the ability to configure the computer and ProPak6 before Wi Fi Ethernet Bluetooth or cellular are configured and used Real time data collection status monitoring and receiver configuration is possible through the NovAtel Connect PC Utilities software is available from our web site www novatel com support info documents 809 When the ProPak6 is installed in a permanent location such as in a building it should be protected by a lightning protection device according to local building codes See Lightning Protection Installation and Grounding Procedures on page 12 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Installation Chapter 2 2 2 ProPak6 Hardware 2 2 1 ProPak6 Cables To prevent damage to both the receiver and the cables each connector can be inserted in only one way Furthermore the connectors used to mate the cables to the receiver require careful insertion and removal Observe the following when handling cables To insert a cable make certain to use the appropriate cable for the port e Insert the connector until it is on straight and secure To remove a cable grasp it by the connector Do not pull directly on a cable Table 4 ProPak6 Cables NovAtel Part Port Labeled Purpose 01017658 COM1 Null modem cable 6 foot DB9 female female COM2 Provides connections for COM3 IMU COM1 COM2 COM3 IMU 01017663 PWR Power cable assembly 4 Pin LEMO 6 amp cigarette lighter
78. e 111 4 The power cable connector included is keyed to the PWR 9 36 VDC connector Figure 6 on the back of the ProPak6 Line up the red dot on the cable with the red line on the connector port and insert Refer also to Section 3 2 1 Applying Power to the Receiver on page 43 Figure 6 Power Port 5 Use the appropriate cable to connect a computer to the COM port Ethernet zi port or DEVICE port on the back of the ProPak6 Figure 7 Figure 7 Ethernet COM or USB Device Ports i COM 3 COM2 COM 1 TITTUTIT Ol uod o G IMU COM ports are configurable to RS 232 or RS 422 Refer to Section 3 1 13 1 Configure COM 1 2 and 3 on page 42 for configuration instructions 24 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Installation Chapter 2 2 5 The Ethernet port must be configured prior to first use Refer to Chapter 4 Ethernet Configuration on page 73 for configuration instructions Refer to the Input Output Connectors section of A 2 ProPak6 Specifications on page 111 Also refer to Table 14 COM1 and COM2 Port Pin Out Descriptions on page 115 and Table 15 COM3 IMU Port Pin Out Description on page 115 6 Connect the I O signals optional and or expansion EXP devices optional on the back of the ProPak6 using the appropriate cables Figure 8 Refer also to Section 3 1 14 I O Port on page 42 and or Section 3 1 15 Expansion Port on page 42 Figure 8 Expansion a
79. e power cycled see step 9 below 1 Connect the ProPak6 to a computer using one of the communication ports and turn power on 2 The LED on the front of the ProPak6 lights blue it may take up to 10 seconds for the AP to become available If the radio is off issue the WIFICONFIG STATE the Wi Fi radio Enter LOG WIFIAPSTATUS ONCHANGED to monitor connection status ENABLED command to turn on 4 Configure the AP by issuing the WIFIAPCONFIG command and the required network values Example WIFIAPCONFIG X AUTHENTICATION OPEN where X is the AP mode number 1 4 WIFIAP Configuration Description Parameter SSID String The Service Set Identifier network name of the Wi Fi AP PSN default IsHidden TRUE When this parameter set to TRUE the Wi Fi AP does not broadcast the FALSE default SSID Channel 802 11 Channel The 802 11 Channel to use for this Wi FI AP default 6 The valid range of Channels depends on 802 11 regulatory domain In North America the valid range is 1 11 Authentication OPEN The authentication type used for the Wi Fi AP WPA_PSK default The value for Authentication is dependent on the values for Encryption WPA2_PSK and Protocol Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual WPA WPA2 PSK OM 20000129 for details Encryption NONE The encryption protocol used for the Wi Fi AP TKIP The value for Encryption is dependent on the values for Authenticat
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81. efer to Chapter 4 Ethernet Configuration on page 73 for configuration instructions 2 9 ProPak6 Security 2 9 1 Administration Password The Administrator password should be changed prior to using the FTP server or ICOM ports An Administrator password is available to secure FTP and ICOM ports The default Administrator password is the Product Serial Number PSN of the receiver and the predefined user name is admin Example PP6D1 CAJ BOR 5 x n A a a Now4tel ll Ii LLLI mu D C HW meet m PIN 01019074 Made in canada www novatel ca Label is located on the bottom of the ProPak6 An Administrator has read write access and the ability to change passwords issue commands upload files to the FTP server or upload new firmware A password can be up to a maximum of 28 characters digits The admin user name cannot be changed Use the SETADMINPASSWORD command to change the default password Refer to the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for command details 2 9 2 FTP Server and ICOM Ports The FTP server is disabled by default The TPSERVICE FTP SERVER command is issued to enable or disable the FTP server port Refer to Section 3 7 1 5 Remote Retrieval of Logged Data on page 59 for instructions on enabling the FTP port For security purposes the TPSERVICE SECURE ICOM command can also be used to enable password security on the ICOM ports When security is enabled t
82. er adapter LEMO to wall socket 01018931 Operating temperature range 0 to 40 C indoor use only Optional NovAtel Antennas Model 702 L1 L2 GPS 702 Model 701 L1 only GPS 701 Model 702L L1 L2 L Band B1 BeiDou GPS 702L Model 702GG L1 L2 GLONASS GPS 702 GG Model 701GG L1 GLONASS GPS 701 GG Model 703GGG L1 L2 L5 GPS L1 L2 L3 GLONASS GPS 703 GGG B1 B2 BeiDou E1 E5a b Galileo Model GPS 704 GPS L1 L2 L5 Galileo E1 E5a E5b E6 GPS 704 X and GLONASS L1 L2 TNC connector B1 B2 B3 BeiDou Model 702GGL L1 L2 GLONASS L Band B1 BeiDou Model 701GGL L1 GLONASS L Band B1 BeiDou GPS 702 GGL GPS 701 GGL Model 35C50P1GLA L1 GLONASS L Band ANT 35C50P1GLA TW N Model 26C1GA L1 ANT 26C1GA TBW N Model 42G1215A L1 L2 L Band Model C2GA L1 L2 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 42G1215A XT 1 2 and 42G1215A XT 1 3 ANT C2GA TW N Part Description NovAtel Part Model 42G1215A L1 L2 42G1215A XT 1 Optional RF Antenna Cable 5 meters GPS C006 15 meters GPS C016 30 meters GPS C032 B 3 Manufacturer s Part Number The following original manufacturer s part number is provided for information only and is not available from NovAtel as a separate part Product Part Description Company Part Number ProPak6 Power Cable 4 pin socket connector LEMO FGG 0B 304 CLAD52Z connector ProPak6 Expansion Port 9 pin socked connector
83. er in Section 4 2 1 Static IP Address Configuration Receiver on page 74 The figure below shows the New Connection window in NovAtel Connect with the example Ethernet settings used in Section 4 2 1 amp New Connection z Name OEM6Receiver Device Type Type Network Network Settings Device Type OEM6 IP Address 192 168 74 10 Port 2000 Protocol TCP ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual 4 Ethernet Configuration Chapter 4 Figure 25 ProPak6 Ethernet Hardware Setup Computer Power Cable ProPak6 Ethernet Cable Network Hub For information about establishing a connection using NovAtel Connect refer to the Quick Start Guide for the product or NovAtel Connect Help included with NovAtel Connect PC Utilities 4 3 Dynamic IP Address Configuration The ProPak6 default is Ethernet DHCP Dynamic IP address For this configuration a direct connection is made from the ProPak6 receiver to a Dynamic Host Communication Protocol DHCP network and into a computer The DHCP server automatically assigns an IP addresses to the OEM6 receiver based on its predetermined available IP addresses To set up a dynamic IP address configuration follow these steps 1 For first time configuration connect a computer to the ProPak6 receiver using a null modem serial cable or USB cable 2 Es
84. es are those of their respective owners Propak6 contains a Bluetooth radio with the following modular approvals FCC ID TFB TIWI1 01 e IC 5969A TIWI101 Wi Fi The ProPak6 contains Wi Fi wireless technology 802 11b g n See the caution in Cell Port and LED on page 39 and the Wi Fi antenna keep out information in Figure 41 Bluetooth Wi Fi Antenna Keep out Area and Antenna Location on page 114 Propak6 contains a Wi Fi radio with the following modular approvals FCC ID TFB TIWI1 01 IC 5969A TIWI101 Cellular Some Propak6 models contain cellular radio technology Propak6 contains a cellular radio with the following modular approvals e FCC ID RI7HE910 e IC 5131A HE910 e FCC Radiation Exposure Statement The radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless this device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized This device has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the FCC RF Exposure limits under mobile exposure conditions At least 20cm of separation distance between the ProPak6 device and from its cellular antenna to the user s body must be maintained at all times To comply with FCC and Industry Canada regulations limiting both maximum RF output C power and human exposure to RF radiation the maximum system gain antenna gain minus system loss must not exceed 1 4 dBi in the U S Cellular
85. et 8 5 5 Auxiliary Status Codes The auxiliary status codes are only in the RXSTATUS log The three arrays that represent the auxiliary status codes indicates the receiver state for information purposes only The events represented by these bits typically do not cause receiver performance degradation The priority mask for the auxiliary codes does not put the receiver into an error state Setting a bit in the auxiliary priority mask results in the corresponding bit in the receiver status code to be set if any masked auxiliary bit is set Bit 31 of the receiver status word indicates the condition of all masked bits in the auxiliary 1 status word Likewise bit 30 of the receiver status word corresponds to the auxiliary 2 status word and bit 29 to the auxiliary 3 status word Refer also to the RXSTATUS log in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for a more detailed description 8 5 6 Set and Clear Mask for all Status Code Arrays The other two mask words in the status code arrays operate on the associated status word in the same way These mask words are used to configure the bits in the status word that result ina RXSTATUSEVENT log broadcast The set mask is used to turn logging on temporarily while the bit changes from the 0 to 1 state The clear mask is used to turn logging on temporarily while the bit changes from a 1 to a 0 state Note the error word does not have any associated mask words Any bit set in the error word results
86. evious trajectory Over time the GLIDE or non RTK position will experience some drift Once the RTK position is achieved again the receiver will start using the RTK positions for position stability and will slowly transition back to the RTK positions at a default rate of 0 005 m s or the time specified in the STEADYLINE command Figure 19 Steadyline Prefer Accuracy Position LI Intended Path change to change to lower accuracy higher accuracy solution solution 3 6 4 UAL UAL mode will not function unless UALCONTROL is enabled using the UALCONTROL command The Steadyline mode used depends on the BESTPOS and GPGGA solution types When the solution type is OPERATIONAL the receiver uses the Maintain option When the solution type is WARNING the receiver uses the Transition option When the receiver changes from WARNING to OPERATIONAL it will continue to use the Transition option until any existing offset is gone When the solution type is OUT OF BOUNDS the Steadyline feature is disabled The thresholds used to determine the solution type OPERATIONAL WARNING or OUT OF BOUNDS can be specified using the UALCONTROL command Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for more information Figure 20 Steadyline UAL Warning Limit Example on page 53 and Figure 21 Steadyline UAL Out of Bounds Example on page 53 show an examples of Steadyline using the UAL mode 52 ProPak6 Installation and Ope
87. f any bit in the error word is set the receiver sets the error strobe line flashes the error code on the status LED broadcasts the RXSTATUSEVENT log on all ports unless the user has unlogged it idles all channels turns the antenna off and disables the RF hardware To override the error state reset the receiver The receiver can be configured to generate event messages triggered by status conditions Receiver Error words automatically generate event messages These event messages are output in RXSTATUSEVENT logs see also Section 8 5 6 Set and Clear Mask for all Status Code Arrays on page 109 The error word is the first field after the log header in the RXSTATUS log as shown in the example in Figure 38 Figure 38 Location of Receiver Error Word lt RXSTATUS COM1 0 92 0 UNKNOWN O 154 604 00560020 643c 1899 lt 00000000 4 005c0020 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000087 00000008 00000000 00000000 Receiver 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 Error 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 Word AAAA Figure 39 shows an example of a receiver error word Figure 39 Reading the Bits in the Receiver Error Word 00000022 Ld a 1 of 1 I Tr of 1 I rn 1 DL 1 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0010 0010 Bit 15 Bit 0 Refer to the RXSTATUS and the RXSTATUSEVENT logs in the OEMG Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for more detailed log descriptions If the receiver error word indicates an error
88. fications on page 110 for details on cables and mounting the ProPake6 Refer to Section 2 1 Additional Equipment Required on page 20 for a equipment not included with the ProPak6 Models and Features The ProPak6 is available in several different firmware models whose configurations may include other additional features Table 1 ProPak6 Model Features Firmware Features Model Configuration External Dual Cellular OEM638 OEM615 Oscillator Antenna HSPA Card Card ProPak6 Dual Cellular ProPak6 Dual PP6 Single Cellular m m m PP6 Single m ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Chapter 1 Introduction Ethernet Wi Fi Bluetooth high speed USB 2 0 and 4 GB onboard memory available on all models Refer to Appendix A Technical Specifications on page 110 Section NovAtel Part Numbers for model details 1 4 Overview ProPak6 Hardware The ProPak6 has a series of ports on the back of the unit for connecting specific cables In the front the ProPak6 is outfitted with a number of LEDs to indicate receiver status buttons to initiate functionality and access to onboard storage model dependent Figure 2 ProPak6 Back Connectors COM3 OSC indicates External Oscillator model ANT2 indicates Dual Antenna model Table 2 ProPak6 Back Connector Definitions Connector Type Connector Label Description
89. for the changes to take affect Once satisfied with AP settings issue the WIFICONFIG STATE OFF command and then issue the WIFICONFIG STATE ENABLED command My network keeps defaulting to Wi Fi why Ethernet is the ProPak6 default network primarily used for internet access It can be changed to either Wi Fi or Cellular as needed by issuing SETPREFERREDNETIF lt ETHA gt lt CELL gt Or lt WIFI gt Refer to the SETPREFERREDNETIF command in the OEM6 Firmware Reference Guide OM 20000129 for command details While performing logging data gaps are experienced why Data gaps indicate a throughput issue When performing high data rate Ethernet logging using TCP IP disable Windows Delayed Ack Algorithm DAA for complete data logging If DAA is not disabled data gaps appear due to the Windows Ethernet buffer ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 3A If done incorrectly changing the Windows Registry may impair the operation of the computer Editing the Windows Registry is for advanced Microsoft Windows users only NovAtel Inc is not able to provide any technical support for any actions taken regarding information found in Microsoft s Knowledge Base Windows XP SP3 and Windows Server 2003 http support microsoft com kb 328890 http support microsoft com kb 815230 Refer to the Chapter Customer Support on page 8 for details on contacting NovAtel Custome
90. for the ongoing SoftLoad process Each command and log can be used in abbreviated ASCII ASCII or binary format with the exception of SOFTLOADDATA which should only be used in binary format File Types Firmware data is stored in hex and shex files as ASCII data in the form of S Records based on the Motorola S Record format The shex file is the same as the hex file but includes a digital signature for the firmware 7 4 2 Working With S Records Each S Record has a header indicating the type of information contained in the record Records beginning with SO S5 and S7 contain metadata about the firmware image such as version information and which card types are supported by the firmware image Example S0 Record S0 V OEMO60400RN0000 Example S5 Records S 50000 S503D9FE25 5033158D5A Example S7 Records S70000 70500000000FA Records beginning with S3 contain the actual firmware image data Aside from the header each pair of characters forms the ASCII representation of a binary byte The format is as follows LL gn nuno DDDDDDDD DDDDDDDD Little Endian Data These bytes are copied into the data field of the SOFTLOADDATA command 4 Byte Address Set this as the value of offset in the SOFTLOADDATA command Length This is the hexadecimal number of character pairs to follow in the record This value minus 4 bytes for the address and 1 byte for the check sum is copied into t
91. g Windows 7 refer to Section 4 2 3 Static IP Address Configuration Windows 7 on page 75 Static IP Address Configuration Windows XP with SP3 Follow these steps to set up a static IP address on your computer 1 2 T 8 4 2 3 Click START Settings Network Connections The Network Connections window appears Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears Click Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click the Properties button The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window appears Select the Use the following IP address radio button Enter the IP address Subnet mask and Default gateway for the Ethernet port on the computer Ensure the Ethernet settings used for the computer are compatible with the Ethernet C settings on the ProPak6 receiver For example the following settings are compatible with the ProPak6 receiver settings used in Section 4 2 1 Static IP Address Configuration Receiver on page 74 ip address 192 168 74 11 subnet mask 255 255 255 0 gateway 192 168 74 1 Click the OK button The Local Area Connection Properties window appears Click the Close button Proceed to Section 4 2 4 Confirming Ethernet Setup on page 76 Static IP Address Configuration Windows 7 Follow these steps to set up a static IP address on a computer 1 2 3 Click Start Control Panel Click View Network Status and Tasks under Netwo
92. g the following commands LOG NCOMx GPGGA ONTIME 5 until data is received by the caster For more information about Network RTK options and properties refer to the application note APN 041 Network RTK for OEMV Receivers found on our website at www novatel com support search The following is an NTRIP Client configuration example without the use of a Network INTERFACEMODE NCOM1 RTCA NONE OFF RTKSOURCE AUTO ANY PSRDIFFSOURCE AUTO ANY LOG BESTPOS ONTIME 1 optional SETPREFERREDNETIF WIFI or CELL or lt ETHA gt SAVECONFIG ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 RTK system 93 Chapter 6 NTRIP Configuration 94 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Chapter 7 NovAtel Firmware and Software Download the most recent versions of the NovAtel firmware and receiver software from the Downloads section of www novatel com support search OEM6 Firmware and Software Refer to 7 3 1 Transferring Firmware Files on page 97 for descriptions of the Update and OEM versions NovAtel Connect PC Utilities Software Bundle Bundled PC Utilities software includes NovAtel Connect a GUI interface Connection Import imports connection profiles e Convert converts receiver data logs into different formats e USB Drivers and Window Signing The NovAtel Connect PC Utilities bundle can be download from the Downloads section of www nov
93. grated with the ProPak6 receiver Complete the steps below to connect and power a dual antenna ProPak6 configuration The ProPak6 may contain an OEM615 receiver used as a dual antenna The DUALANTENNAPOWER command controls the LNA power to that receiver independent of the OEM638 s LNA The dual antenna power feature is on by default for dual antenna ProPak6 models Refer to the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for command details ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 25 Chapter 2 Installation Figure 9 Typical Dual Antenna Installation a ill 00000 9 O ooo J KO Marked ANT2 U Network Mount GNSS antennas user supplied on a secure stable structure with an unobstructed view of the sky from horizon to horizon Refer also to Section 2 6 1 Mounting the GNSS Antenna on page 29 Use a coaxial cable user supplied to connect an antenna to the TNC ANT1 port and connect a second antenna to the other TNC ANT2 port on the back face of the ProPak6 Figure 10 Install the ProPak6 and the two antennas in the vehicle such that the relative distance between them is fixed Figure 10 GNSS Antenna Ports 26 ProPak6 Installation and O
94. h the NovAtel USB drivers is used to change the COM port numbers assigned to the virtual serial ports Refer to the NovAtel PC Utilities manual for instructions or check for updates to the drivers and release notes at www novatel com support ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 39 Chapter 3 Operation 3 1 10 1 USB Host LED The ProPak6 can be configured to manually default or automatically download stored data when a memory stick is inserted into the USB Host port Type A Refer to Section 3 7 1 3 Manual Retrieval of Logged Data on page 59 for details on configuring the USB Host Once USB Host is connected the LED changes to indicate the state ex M Status LED HOST Off No devices connected or an error has occurred Red solid Device is idle Red blinking Device is busy active Refer to Section 3 7 1 3 Manual Retrieval of Logged Data on page 59 for details on configuring the USB Host 3 1 10 2 USB Device The USB Device port Type micro B functions as three virtual serial ports A computer may have several USB ports The assignment of COM port numbers is tied wv to a USB port on the computer This allows receivers to be switched without Microsoft Windows assigning new COM ports However if the receiver is connected to a different physical USB port Windows detects the receiver s presence and assigns three new COM port numbers 3 1 11 Ethernet Port 40 The ProPak6 receiver is
95. he data length field of the SOFTLOADDATA command Header ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 100 NovAtel Firmware and Software Chapter 7 7 4 3 Sending Firmware Data 101 C source code is available to provide example code of processing S Records and converting them to NovAtel format commands as well as providing help with the SoftLoad process Contact NovAtel Customer Support and ask about the srec2softload utility The SOFTLOADSREC and SOFTLOADDATA commands can be used to send firmware data from hex or shex files to the receiver S0 S5 and S7 S Records should be sent directly to the receiver using the SOFTLOADSREC command by enclosing the S Record in quotation marks and issuing the command to the receiver as follows SOFTLOADSREC lt S RECORD gt S3 records can be sent individually to the receiver using the SOFTLOADSREC command Alternatively the data from an S3 record can be parsed and packaged together with data from other S3 records into a binary SOFTLOADDATA command Packaging data parsed from multiple S3 records into a binary SOFTLOADDATA command can result in improved firmware update times as each S3 record contains only a small number of bytes of firmware data A single SOFTLOADDATA command can package up to 4096 bytes of firmware data from multiple S3 records whereas a single SOFTLOADSREC command contains a maximum of 28 bytes of firmware data from a single S3 record Multi
96. he Web UI interface Click to move between E D2JRPRTTNW3 OMP060601RN0000 options Receiver Model Software Version Serial Number Expiry Date BMAW13250053B Not Applicable Select New Firmware File Install Firmware Software Version Compile Date Compile Time 1 Web UI Content 1 Select New Content File 2 Upload Web UI Content 64 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 3 8 2 3 Change Password Use this page to change the password Change Password 3 8 3 Dashboard The Dashboard contains the Constellation Advanced Tracking Storage Status Port Configuration Position Mode and Profile Manager 3 8 3 1 Constellation Use to monitor the satellites currently being tracked Each satellite type displays as a different shape The color indicates the status of the channel the colored line below the shape indicates the signal strength Each shape also displays the PRN of that satellite Click a shape within the Constellation circle to display SV information Red No signal match Blue No ephemeris Yellow No ambiguity Teal All other health status Orange N A CONSTELLATION Mask Angle Control GPS GLONASS 9 9 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 65 Chapter 3 3 8 3 2 Advanced Tracking The page displays receiver channel status information Green GLONASS Good Signal L2P Y L2P Y L2P Y L2
97. he Wi Fi LED lights blue when the ProPak6 is enabled and powered Refer to Section 5 2 Wi Fi Network Configuration on page 83 for Wi Fi details C a Status LED LED State Description Blue solid Wi Fi radio is powered a By default the radio is on and powered in AP mode Use the WIFICONFIG command to power the radio on or off default off Refer to the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for command details 3 1 7 INS and ALIGN LEDs The INS LED indicates the status of the Inertial Navigation System INS the ALN LED indicates the ALIGN heading status INS ALN Status LED D ii Status LED Table 7 INS LED States 36 LED State Description Off INS disabled GNSS only Off INS enabled no IMU detected Red solid INS inactive IMU detected no error Red blinking IMU error INS state not applicable Red Amber alternating INS determining orientation IMU good Red Amber alternating INS waiting initial position Green Amber alternating INS solution free Amber solid Amber blinking INS is aligning INS high variance Green solid Green blinking INS solution good INS alignment complete ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 Table 8 ALN ALIGN LED States LED State Description Off 7 ALIGN is not operational Dual card is disabled or unavailable Tracking lt 4 satellites Heading
98. he base and rover stations can both be NovAtel receivers however NovAtel receivers will work with some other brands Contact Customer Support for further details refer to Customer Support on page 8 for details The data link should support a rate of at least 19200 bits per second but a rate of 115200 bits per second with less than 4 0 s latency is recommended Unlike the base rover concept SBAS and L Band corrections can be applied directly to a single receiver When your base and rover are set up configure them as shown in the configuration examples in Sections 3 5 and 3 5 1 3 4 1 Defining Antenna and Base Antenna The type of the antenna and or the remote base receiving the corrections can be defined using the THISANTENNATYPE and BASEANTENNATYPE commands respectively The Phase Center Variation PCV and the Phase Center Offset PCO for each can also be specified using the THISANTENNAPCV and THISANTENNAPCO or the BASEANTENNAPCV or BASEANTENNAPCO commands Refer to the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for command details 3 4 2 Base Station Configuration D For ProPak6 Dual model configurations being used as a base station issue DUALCARDCONFIG DISABLE to stop dual card functionality and increase RTK accuracy Issue DUALCARDCONFIG ENABLE to return the ProPak6 to dual card functionality At the base station enter the following commands
99. he port refuses incoming commands until a valid User Name and Password are entered using the LOGIN command Once logged in to an ICOM port use the LOGOUT command to sign out of the connection and resecure the port Refer to Section 3 1 13 1 Configure COM 1 2 and 3 on page 42 for further details Refer to the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for details on the IPSERVICE command 2 10 Next Steps Once the physical installation is complete and power is applied various ports and radios need to be enabled and or configured Refer to the upcoming chapters for operation and configuration details ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 33 3 1 Before operating the receiver for the first time please ensure the installation instructions in Chapter 2 Installation starting on page 20 were followed Communications with the Receiver Communication with the receiver typically consists of issuing commands through the communication ports from an external serial communications device This could be either a terminal or a computer connected directly to the receiver serial port using a null modem cable If using an RTK radio connect to the receiver s COM port by means of the radio serial cable Familiarity with the commands and logs detailed in the OEMG Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 will ensure maximum utilization of the ProPak6 capabilities 3 1 1 Communicating Using a Remote Terminal One meth
100. iSTAR capable contact NovAtel Sales at www novatel com where to buy sales offices NovAtel Customer Support at www novatel com support or visit www novatel com products novatel correct A subscription is required to use the OmniSTAR service To obtain a subscription contact OmniSTAR at 1 888 883 8476 or 713 785 5850 Provide the receiver s OmniSTAR serial number which is different from the NovAtel serial number To obtain the OmniSTAR serial number enter the following command log lbandinfo The log displays the L Band serial number in the fifth field following the log header The log also provides the status of your subscription Refer to the LBANDINFO log in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for more information To activate the subscription the receiver must be powered and tracking an L Band satellite When advised by OmniSTAR of the appropriate satellite frequency and data link rate for your location use the ASSIGNLBAND command to configure your receiver The latest frequencies can be obtained from www omnistar com Example assignlband omnistar 1557855 1200 To confirm tracking of an L Band signal log the L Band status information by entering the following command ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 log lbandstat If receiving OmniSTAR HP the fifth field of the LBANDSTAT log should be 00c2 as shown in the following example lbandsta
101. ies contain a number of additional utilities that can be used to access more advanced features of the ProPak6 Download the latest PC Utilities that include NovAtel Connect along with the necessary user documentation from 68 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 3 8 3 6 Profile Manager Use the Profile Manager to group sequences of receiver configuration commands under a common profile and to create and store multiple profiles on to a receiver Use saved profiles to easily configure the receiver for a variety of applications by simply selecting the appropriate profile which after being activated will being logging automatically whenever the receiver is powered on until the profile is manually deactivated Up to 9 profiles can be stored on the ProPak6 and 20 commands per profile PROFILE MANAGER Receiver Profiles Logs in profile Profile restrictions are each command in a profile cannot exceed 200 characters and a maximum of 1500 characters for all commands in one profile Press the Activate Profile to load the selected ProPak6 receiver profile Activating a profile causes the receiver to reset Please wait while the device powers up manually Trying to re establish connection with the receiver ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 69 Chapter 3 Operation 3 8 4 Terminal Commands can be sent to the receiver using the command line at the bottom of the
102. if any of the three items changed This is no longer the case they are now no longer dependent on firmware version 7 3 Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad Utility WinLoad is the simplest and most common way to update or upgrade an OEM6 receiver 7 3 1 Transferring Firmware Files To proceed with an update or possibly an upgrade obtain the latest version of firmware by downloading the OEM Version for your product from www novatel com support firmware downloads Format of Firmware Files All of the firmware available on the downloads website are packaged in zip files with the following names OEMXXXRNOOO0 zip for firmware to be installed on OEM615 OEM617 OEM617D FlexPak6 or OEM628 receivers e OMPXXXRNO000 zip for firmware to be installed on OEM638 receiver NovAtel Customer Service may generate and provide the required authorization code Authorization codes are obtained by contacting support novatel com or at www novatel com Support For convenience unzip the update file to a GNSS sub directory for example C GNSS LOADER If the firmware update file is password protected NovAtel Customer Support provides the required password The zip archive includes the following files winload exe WinLoad utility program howto txt Instructions on how to use the WinLoad utility whatsnew rtf Information on the changes made in the firmware since the last revision x x shex Firmware version upgrade file where x x defines the
103. iin eee ito pat T rese epat E g ate ase ep E red 70 4 Ethernet Configuration 73 AV iREquired FHardware 5 o c epe are m ER ccd AUR dads sae let en bees e ERR lad nun 73 4 2 Static IP Address Configuration s oes iarria EE Ea EAEan ALERE En ERARE E ET 73 4 2 1 Static IP Address Configuration Receiver ssssseeeeenne en 74 4 2 2 Static IP Address Configuration Windows XP with SP3 sssseeeee 75 4 2 3 Static IP Address Configuration Windows 7 sssseeen em 75 4 2 4 Confirming Ethernet Setup sssssssssseeneeeeeene nennen ener nenne 76 4 3 Dynamic IP Address Configuration esssssseseeene enne nnns 77 4 4 Base Rover Configuration through Ethernet Connectivity 78 5 Radio Configuration and Activation 81 5 1 Bluetooth Configuration Ta duda Gut bees annis Rtutedida bel uti Deqatt A elo to rebuke co LAN Ren 81 5 1 1 Enable Bluetooth on the ProPak6 Receiver sesssssssee enm 81 5 2 Wi Fi Network Configuration essssseseeeneenne eee EAEE DEA nnne nnne 83 5 2 1 Configure Wi Fi as the Network Default ssssse em 83 5 2 2 WEFI AP Confilguratiori 2 2 ee dite dose da asit aid aier ta lad dcc dodo s 84 5 2 3 Wi Fi Client Configuration s promi orea eene nennen 86 5 24 WEL Scarnning n rere eco decem edendi teen etes tele 87 5 3 Cellular Activation GSM GPRS HSDPA ssssssessseeeeeeee ee eene nnnm ennt 89 5
104. ion AES CCMP default and Protocol Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual TKIP AES CCMP OM 20000129 for details 84 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Radio Configuration and Activation Chapter 5 WIFIAP Configuration Description Parameter Passphrase String WPA WPA2 passphrase 8 to 63 ASCII characters PSN default or Hex key 32 bytes 64 ASCII characters IPAddr ddd ddd ddd ddd The IP address of the Wi Fi AP 192 168 1 1 default This must be a static IP address Netmask ddd ddd ddd ddd The netmask for Wi Fi AP IP address 255 255 255 0 default Gateway ddd ddd ddd ddd The IP address of the gateway Protocol b The 802 11 standard protocol used for the Wi Fi AP g The value for Protocol is dependent on the values for Authentication and bg Encryption Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual bgn default OM 20000129 for details Client Timeout 1 to 3600 seconds Time in seconds for the Wi Fi AP to detect a lost client connection 300 s default 5 Configure the ICOM ports to be used refer to Section 3 1 12 ICOM Ports on page 41 for details 6 Ifrequired configure port security refer to Section 2 9 2 FTP Server and ICOM Ports on page 33 for details 7T If using configure NTRIP refer to Chapter 6 NTRIP Configuration on page 92 for details 8 Issue the SAVECONFIG command to save the configuration to Non Volatile Memory NVM 9
105. irmware can be updated on a running receiver using a process called SoftLoad Any available communication ports on the receiver COM USB ICOM XCOM etc can be used The SoftLoad process is made up of a set of commands and logs that are used to send new firmware data to a receiver and check the progress of the update Use SoftLoad if automated loading is desired or if a connection is only possible through USB or Ethernet The receiver stops tracking GNSS satellites during the SoftLoad process Do not attempt to SoftLoad when GNSS satellite tracking on the unit is required If the unit is connected to the NovAtel Connect utility only the Console and ASCII Message windows may remain open in the Connect Utility 7 4 1 SoftLoad Commands and Logs 99 Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for further log and command information ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Chapter 7 NovAtel Firmware and Software Command Description SOFTLOADRESET _ Initiate a new SoftLoad process SOFTLOADSREC Send an S Record to the receiver for the SoftLoad process SOFTLOADDATA Send firmware image data to the receiver for the SoftLoad process SOFTLOADCOMMIT Complete the SoftLoad process SOFTLOADSETUP Send configuration information to the receiver for the SORIEoad process This command is not required when working with a hex or shex file Log Description SOFTLOADSTATUS Provides status updates
106. k6 model dependent PERFORMANCE Subject to GPS System Characteristics Position Accuracy Standalone L1 only 1 5 m RMS L1 L2 1 2 m RMS SBASP 0 6 m RMS DGPS 0 4 m RMS RTK 1 cm 1 ppm RMS Time to First Fix Hot 35 s Almanac and recent ephemeris saved and approximate position and time entered Cold 50 s No almanac or ephemeris and no approximate position or time Reacquisition 0 5 s L1 typical 1 0 s L2 typical Data Rates Measurements up to 20 Hz Position up to 20 Hz Time Accuracy 20 ns RMS Velocity Accuracy 0 03 m s RMS Measurement Precision GPS GLO Code Carrier Code Carrier L1 C A 4cm 0 5 mm 8 cm 1 0 mm L2 P Y d 8 cm 1 0 mm 8 cm 1 0 mm L2 C9 8 cm 0 5 mm 8 cm 1 0 mm Dynamics Velocity 515 mist a Typical values All position and velocity RMS values are based on Horizontal position accuracy Performance specifications are subject to GPS system characteristics U S DOD operational degradation ionospheric and tropospheric conditions satellite geometry baseline length and multipath effects GPS only Time accuracy does not include biases due to RF or antenna delay L2 P for GLONASS L2 C A for GLONASS In accordance with export licensing 9o0097 118 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 A 5 Cables A 5 1 12 V Power Adapter Cable NovAtel part number 01017663 The power adapter cable supplied with the ProPak6
107. l com 1120 68 Avenue NE Calgary AB Canada T2E 8S5 8 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 The following notices apply to the ProPak6 device Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by NovAtel Inc could result in violation of FCC Industry Canada and CE Marking rules and void the user s authority to operate this equipment FCC Notices This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The ProPak6 has been tested and found to comply with the radiated and conducted emission limits for a Class B digital device The Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation The equipment listed generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following me
108. led bin label CX REACH NovAtel strives to comply with the EU Directive EC 1907 2006 on chemicals and their safe use as per the Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemical substances REACH for its products including the ProPak6 product Since REACH SVHC lists are updated occasionally please contact NovAtel Customer Support if you require further information C3 Cables may contain DEHP CAS Number 117 81 7 in concentrations above 0 196 w w Lightning Protection Installation and Grounding Procedure What is the hazard A lightning strike into the ground causes an increase in the earth s potential which results in a high voltage potential between the center conductor and shield of the coaxial cable This high voltage develops because the voltage surge induced onto the center conductor lags in time behind the voltage surge induced onto the shield Hazard Impact A lightning strike causes the ground potential in the area to rise to dangerous levels resulting in harm to personnel or destruction of electronic equipment in an unprotected environment It also conducts a portion of the strike energy down the inner conductor of the coax cable to the connected equipment Only qualified personnel electricians as mandated by the governing body in the country of installation may install lightning protection devices Actions to Mitigate Lightning Hazards 1 Do not install antennas or antenna coaxial cables outside
109. llowing methods A Enter the RESET command B Enter the FRESET command C Power cycle the receiver Once the receiver resets the new version of firmware is active ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 104 NovAtel Firmware and Software Chapter 7 7 4 8 SoftLoad Errors 7 5 It is possible for errors to occur during the SoftLoad update All command responses should be checked to verify all issued commands were accepted The SoftLoad status should also be monitored in the SOFTLOADSTATUS log Any status enum value greater than the ERROR status indicates an error has occurred during the SoftLoad update In the event of an error the SoftLoad update should be restarted by issuing a SOFTLOADRESET command or normal operation can be restored by resetting the receiver In rare cases after a SoftLoad error the boot code may not be able to determine which is the latest firmware to be executed To protect against this SoftLoad does not erase the previous valid firmware image from flash on the receiver In such cases the boot code will execute the old image and raise the Safe Mode error see RXSTATUS log If that error is detected simply restart the SoftLoad process to reload the new firmware image and the error will be resolved Upgrading Using the AUTH Command The AUTH command is used to upgrade to a new OEM6 family model with an authorization code that enables unlock
110. log not received updated in 30 seconds Amber solid ALIGN has FLOAT solution SOLTYPE_L1_FLOAT SOLTYPE_NARROW_FLOAT SOLTYPE_WIDE_FLOAT or Green solid ALIGN has fixed solution SOLTYPE_L1_INT SOLTYPE_NARROW_INT 3 1 8 Satellite Tracking and Positioning LEDs The Satellite tracking LEDs Bp indicate the number of satellites being tracked 1 and 2 the Satellite position LEDs gt indicate the position of satellites 1 and 2 Tracking Status LEDs d 4 109 189 a A p IP E Position Status LEDs Table 9 Satellite Tracking LEDs States LED State Description Off Tracking 0 satellites Red solid Tracking 1 to 3 satellites Amber solid Tracking 4 to 5 satellites Green solid ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Tracking more than 5 satellites 37 Chapter 3 38 Operation Table 10 Satellite Position LEDs States LED State Description Included Position Types Off No fix SOLTYPE_NONE Amber blinking Single point SOLTYPE_SINGLE SOLTYPE_INS_PSRSP Amber solid Green solid Converging accuracy Converged accuracy SOLTYPE_L1_FLOAT SOLTYPE_IONOFREE_FLOAT SOLTYPE_NARROW_FLOAT SOLTYPE_L1L2_FLOAT SOLTYPE INS RTKFLOAT SOLTYPE INS OMNISTAR Unconverged SOLTYPE INS OMNISTAR HP Unconverged SOLTYPE INS OMNISTAR XP Unconverged SOLTYPE OMNISTAR HP Unconverged SOLTYPE OMNISTAR XP Unconverged SOLTYPE PROPAGA
111. luetooth radio status Issue the SAVECONFIG command to save the configuration to Non Volatile Memory NVM 5 1 1 1 Pairing Bluetooth Devices 5 To allow Bluetooth devices to locate and pair with other Bluetooth devices found within 10 m of the ProPak6 issue BLUETOOTHDISCOVERABILITY ON 6 If prompted enter the PIN confirmation ProPak6 default pin number 0000 7 Acceptor LOG BLUETOOTHSTATUS to verify pass code To turn off Bluetooth discovery once pairing is complete issue BLUETOOTHDISCOVERABILITY OFF ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 81 Chapter 5 Radio Configuration and Activation 5 1 1 2 Connecting Bluetooth Devices 9 Determine the serial port assigned to Bluetooth for the connected computer COM port X This information is found in different locations depending on the type of the device and or operating system The New Connection window of NovAtel Connect can also be used Once the COM port is determined connect to the device over this port 3 ProPak6 NMCM 13260001 C Properties WA New Connection x remm Hardware Services Bluetooth Name Recener This Bluetooth device offers the following services To use a Device Type service select the check box Type serial Bluetooth Services V Serial port SPP COM2 CON22 Windows Opin Example NovAtel Connect Example Windows 7 Instructions for configuring Bluetooth devices
112. lular band and 1 8 dB for the 1900 MHz PCS band Figure 11 Cellular Network Setup Cellular Network 1 Remove the SIM card holder cover ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 27 Chapter 2 Installation 2 Insert the SIM card and replace the card holder cover Once the SIM card is correctly installed secure the SIM cover to the base using a CO screwdriver Screws should be torqued to 4 6 inch pound Failure to properly secure SIM cover will violate ProPak6 IP67 ingress rating 3 Use a coaxial cable to connect an antenna to the CELL port on the front face of the ProPak6 Specific antenna types are available from NovAtel for the GSM GPRS HSDPA version of the ProPak6 Secure the RF connector to the ProPak6 ensuring a hand tight connection wv Ensure the cellular antenna is installed at least 30 cm away from the ProPak6 or GNSS positioning accuracy may be degraded Refer to Figure 41 Bluetooth Wi Fi Antenna Keep out Area and Antenna Location on page 114 for details Antennas must be installed on a ground plane A vehicle with a metal roof is inherently a ground plane For vehicles with a non metallic roof a metal ground plane available from NovAtel must be used e When installing the antenna on a metallic roof it is recommended that the antenna be installed no closer than 10 cm 4 inches from the edge of the rooftop to avoid adversely affecting the antenna performance due to disto
113. ly wiring and the warranty 3 Tie the exposed wires to a 9 36 VDC supply capable of at least 14 W Be sure to connect the red and orange or green wires to the positive side of the power supply and connect the black and brown or white wires to the negative side of the power supply Since the 12 V car adapter on the supplied adapter cable incorporates a 6 A fuse a user supplied 6 A slow blow fuse in a suitable holder must be used at the alternate power source to protect both the power supply and the warranty 4 Plugin the adapter and or turn on the power supply The power LED briefly turns red when power is detected and then turns green and enters operational mode The ProPak6 provides an output voltage on pin 4 of COM1 and COM2 POUT This output voltage is at the same level as the power source used to power the ProPake6 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 29 Chapter 2 Installation For a 12 V System the following are recommended Table 6 Fuse Holder Recommendations Holder BK MDA 6 R Fuse or equivalent BK HFA R R Fuse or equivalent 6 A Fuse The fuse and holder are made by Cooper Bussmann available from Digikey 2 7 1 Battery Backup If installed in a vehicle so as to avoid loss of lock when tracking L Band it is recommended a back up battery be placed between the receiver and the voltage supply as a power buffer When a vehicle engine is started power can dip to below
114. mand Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for command details Pressing the Log button eth automatically issues the LOGFILE OPEN or LOGFILE CLOSE commands the open close log status toggles between the two states 58 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 v A maximum of 512 files can be stored depending on individual file sizes 3 7 1 2 Remote Logging Initiation Once a Wi Fi or Ethernet connection is established send the LOGFILE OPEN command and specify FILE as the output port when issuing Loc commands to begin logging data To stop saving data to the file issue the LOGFILE CLOSE command To avoid corrupting files press the Log button or issue the LOGFILE CLOSE command before powering down the receiver or extracting data Example to log data to onboard storage OGFILE OPEN SAMPLE DATA LOG OG FILE VERSION OG FILE RANGEB ONTIME 1 LOG FILE BESTPOSB ONTIM 1 iE 3 7 1 3 Manual Retrieval of Logged Data By default files can be copied from the ProPak6 USB Host port Type A to a USB stick using DOSCMD COPY command Example DOSCMD COPY MYFILE LOG 3 7 1 4 Automatic Retrieval of Logged Data To configure USB to automatically download data stored on the internal flash memory as soon as a memory stick is inserted issue the SETFIL
115. ming any Bluetooth discovery prior to joining a Wi Fi network 88 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Radio Configuration and Activation Chapter 5 5 3 Cellular Activation GSM GPRS HSDPA By default the cellular radio is disabled Cellular Network Refer Section 2 6 Cellular Antenna Installation on page 27 for instructions on installing a cellular radio antenna Refer to Section 3 1 9 Cell Port and LED on page 39 for status LED information 5 3 1 Configure Cellular as the Network Default Ethernet ETHA is the default network for internet access for the ProPak6 The default network can be changed to Cellular by issuing the SETPREFERREDNETIF CELL command Refer to the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for additional command details 5 3 2 Cellular Network Activation and Configuration The GSM GPRS HSDPA modem is not locked to any particular carrier To activate a ProPak6 on a GSM GPRS HSDPA network follow these steps 1 Obtain an active account and SIM card providing GSM GPRS HSDPA data services recommended data plans for Network RTK are 5GB Month Rate Plans The Service Provider may require the fol lowing information to setup an active account a Product Name ProPak6 GSM GPRS HSDPA b Modem Serial Number IMEI Modem serial number from ProPak6 product label Example PP6D1 CAJ BOR 55R e im Now4tei M AU i C HW Rev OPIN 0101
116. minimum operating voltage or cut out to ancillary equipment causing the receiver to lose lock and calibration settings from Vehicle Alternator to Vehicle Electrical 1 2 System A Battery Isolator wi c S Vehicle Main Auxiliary Battery Battery 30 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Installation Chapter 2 2 7 1 1 Seamless Battery Swap Two batteries can be connected at the same time If a battery requires charging it can be removed without experiencing any power interruption battery A or B Positive A and B Negative A and B I2 ym 9 Lr 2 7 2 Connect the Additional Communication Ports on a ProPak6 In addition to the three COM ports COM1 COM2 and COM3 IMU on the back of the ProPak6 there are four additional COM ports available from the EXP port To access these ports connect the ProPak6 Expansion Cable 01019154 to the EXP port For more information about this cable see Section A 5 5 ProPak6 Expansion Cable NovAtel part number 01019154 on page 123 Figure 12 Additional COM ports on the ProPak6 COM7 COM8 SN COM9 COM10 B COM 3 COM 2 COM 1 Refer to A 5 5 ProPak6 Expansion Cable NovAtel part number 01019154 on page 123 and Table 27 ProPak6 Expansion Cable Pin Out Descrip
117. mple 10 0 0 1 DNS1 ddd ddd ddd ddd The IP address of the primary DNS server If not using DHCP for example 10 0 0 3 2 Connect the ProPak6 to a computer using one of the communication ports and turn power on 5 2 4 Wi Fi Scanning Wi Fi scanning is performed before connecting to either an Open Encrypted DHCP Static network 3 EnterLOG WIFICLISCANRESULTS ONCHANGED to display a list of the scan results 4 Enter LOG WIFICLISTATUS ONCHANGED to monitor the connection status 5 Issue the following commands WIFICONFIG MODE CLIENT defines receivers as Client WIFICONFIG STATE ENABLED enables Client receiver WIFICLICONTROL SCAN initiates scanning for AP 6 Review the WIFICLISCANRESULTS log for any detected APs and manually configure the required network settings Refer to Step 1 above ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 87 Chapter 5 Radio Configuration and Activation Scan results are not used to configure the Client Wi Fi connection 5 2 4 1 Connecting to an Open AP Network 7 Consult the Network Administrator for network parameters and values Issue the following commands depending on the type of network being used WIFICLICONFIG 1 SSID XXXX where XXXX is the open AP to connect to WIFICLICONFIG 1 AUTHENTICATION OPEN WIFICLICONFIG 1 ENCRYPTION NONE WIFICLICONFIG 1 ENABLED TRUE 5 2 4 2 Connecting to an Encry
118. n enable log com2 novatelxobs ontime 1 log com2 novatelxref ontime 1 log headinga onnew log gphdt onnew Rover interfacemode com2 novatelx novatel off log com2 headingext2b onnew log headinga onnew log gphdt onnew hdtoutthreshold 1 0 3 5 1 PDP and GLIDE Configurations Pseudorange Delta Phase PDP and GLIDE position filters can be used for single frequency single point WAAS or DGPS positioning Refer to the PDPFILTER and PDPMODE commands in the OEMG Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 To reset the PDP or GLIDE filter pdpfilter reset To enable the PDP filter pdpfilter enable Ensure the PDPFILTER command is used before the PDPMODE command Set the PDP type and kinematic type according to the application For most kinematic applications pdpmode relative dynamicorpdpmode relative auto The rest of the setup is position type and log dependent according to the application For example details of the RTKSOURCE PSRDIFFSOURCE INTERFACEMODE SERIALCONFIG and other configuration commands are outlined in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 Also refer to the NovAtel application note APN 038 Pseudorange Delta Phase PDP and GLIDE available from www novatel com support search 3 6 Steadyline 50 The Steadyline functionality helps mitigate the discontinuities that often occur when a GNSS receiver changes positioning
119. nate during a logging session or data will be lost 3 4 Transmitting and Receiving Corrections Corrections can be transmitted from a base station to a rover station to improve position accuracy The base station is the GNSS receiver that acts as the stationary reference The stationary reference has a known position and transmits correction messages to the rover station The rover station is the GNSS receiver that does not know its exact position and requires correction messages from a base station to calculate differential GNSS positions Figure 15 Basic Differential Setup ROVER BASE Use a ProPak6 receiver for the Rover Station Use a ProPak6 receiver for the Base Station 1 Connection a GNSS antenna 1 Connection a GNSS antenna 2 Connect a computer to COM1 2 Connect a computer to COM1 for setup and monitoring 3 Connect a power supply 3 Connect a power supply 4 Connect a user supplied radio device to COM2 4 Connect a user supplied radio device to COM2 5 Connect an external oscillator optional to the OSC port 46 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 For information on positioning errors and the application of corrections for them refer to the application note APN 051 Positioning Modes of Operation available at www novatel com support search To receive corrections with a base rover setup a data link between the base station and the rover station is required T
120. nboard Storage Status e Port Configuration Position Mode Configuration Logging Profile Manager e Rx Health Status e Solution Status If the necessary feature functionality required is not available in the Web UI use NovAtel Connect to perform comprehensive monitoring configuration and updating tasks using various connections Refer to Section 2 8 Installing NovAtel Connect PC Utilities on page 32 for details regarding NovAtel Connect The following browsers are supported E11 Google Chrome 33 0 1750 154 m and Mozilla Firefox 27 0 1 3 8 1 Setup Up Network IP After installing and powering up the ProPak6 follow the steps in Section 2 4 Standard Configuration Installation on page 23 or Section 2 5 Dual Antenna Configuration and Installation on page 25 perform the following steps to setup the ProPak6 Web UI 1 Ethernet DHCP is the default network setup for Internet access for the ProPak6 If a Static IP is required refer to Section 4 2 Static IP Address Configuration on page 73 Refer to Section 5 2 Wi Fi Network Configuration on page 83 or Section 5 3 Cellular Activation GSM GPRS HSDPA on page 89 for additional network configuration details 2 Onawireless device locate the list of detected Access Points By default the ProPak6 detected is named using the Product Serial Number PSN Example ProPak 6 NMCMxxxxxxxxx The default PSN is located on the bottom of the program unless if was change when first installed
121. nd I O Ports Refer to the Input Output Connectors section of A 2 ProPak6 Specifications on page 111 Also refer to Table 16 I O Port Pin Out Descriptions on page 116 and Table 17 Expansion Port Pin Out Description on page 116 7 Connect the ProPak6 to a power source Once power is detected or activity detected on COM1 COM2 or COM3 the ProPak6 automatically enters Operational mode The LED beside the 9 button on the front of the ProPak6 briefly turns red and then turns solid green The ProPak6 is now in Operational mode The power button is only pressed to turn off the ProPak6 Refer to Section 3 2 1 Applying Power to the Receiver on page 43 for instructions on turning on the ProPak6 Dual Antenna Configuration and Installation NovAtel s ALIGN heading technology generates distance and bearing information between a master and one or more rover receivers This information can be used by SPAN to update the inertial error estimates and improve attitude accuracy This is particularly useful in applications with reduced motion ProPak6 Dual Antenna provides the hardware necessary to run an ALIGN baseline with a second receiver With ProPak6 the ALIGN GNSS baseline can be used to assist the initial alignment of the SPAN solution In addition the ALIGN baseline solution aids the heading solution from the receiver if the heading drifts due to slow or constant dynamics ALIGN is capable of a 10 Hz heading output rate when inte
122. ntrolled using the COMVOUT command The peripheral power is directly supplied from the enclosure input voltage the 4 pin LEMO and can be output to pin 4 of both COM1 and COM2 refer to Figure 7 Ethernet COM or USB Device Ports on page 24 for port location To avoid damaging the ProPak6 or the connected device the physical connection must be capable of handling up to 36 V before the COMVOUT command is issued 22 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Installation Chapter 2 The available power for both COM ports are shared maximum 1 5 A total in any combination between the ports If only one COM port is used the entire 1 5 A is available to that port The total peripheral power current is limited to 1 5 A Transient currents greater than 1 5 A are clamped by the ProPak6 Refer to A 2 ProPak6 Specifications on page 111 for baud rates Refer to the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for coMVOUT command details 2 4 Standard Configuration Installation Complete the steps below to connect and power a standard ProPak6 configuration If using the ProPak6 in a low vibration installation attach the included mounting brackets to the ProPak6 prior to cabling Complete mounting instructions are contained in the Quick Start Guide included with the ProPak6 Refer to Section 2 7 4 Mounting the ProPak6 on page 32 for direct mounting instructions Figure 4 Typical Standard Installation with External Oscillator
123. o a new version of firmware the Standard auth code for the old version of firmware will not work with the new version of firmware Therefore a new auth code is required for each receiver that is upgraded However Signature auth codes work with any signed firmware image Therefore if a receiver has a Signature auth code for the old version of firmware that same auth code will work for the new version of firmware provided both images are digitally signed by NovAtel Signature auth codes require firmware version OEM060200RN0000 6 200 or later and boot code version OEM060100RB0000 6 100 or later Signed firmware images are distributed in shex files while unsigned firmware images are distributed in hex files ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 96 NovAtel Firmware and Software Chapter 7 Temporary auth codes may be provided by NovAtel for evaluation purposes Once the trial period has expired a new auth code will need to be obtained from NovAtel Customer Support support novatel com The new download package includes a signed firmware file type that uses an extension designated as shex example OEM060200RN0000 shex as well as the latest WinLoad utility and What s New file containing firmware update change details Prior to firmware version OEMO60200RNO0000 authorization codes depended on the software model the firmware version and the serial number of the receiver The authorization code changed
124. o avoid damaging card ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 19 Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains instructions and tips to install the ProPak6 and create a GNSS receiver system 2 1 20 Additional Equipment Required Refer to Chapter 1 Introduction on page 15 for a list of components included with the Propak6 In order for the receiver to perform optimally the following additional equipment is required At least one GNSS antenna and antenna cable with a TNC male connector at the receiver end For example a quality dual frequency GNSS antenna such as NovAtel s GPS 702 GG or ANT A72GA TW N for airborne high speed applications See the NovAtel website www novatel com products gnss antennas for information on a variety of quality antennas available to meet your form factor and performance needs User Supplied Additional Equipment as required A quality coaxial cable and interconnect adapter cable as necessary user supplied A Windows based computer A means of communicating between the ProPak6 and computer or other external devices Ethernet cable USB micro B cable RS 232 serial cable RS 422 serial cable A cellular link A cell antenna such as PCTEL Inc MLPV800 12023303 and magnetic mount such as PCTEL Inc GMHFML195C 12023300 cellular radio antenna cable Bluetooth link Wi Fi network Use a serial COM or USB connection to communicate with the receiver first This provi
125. o internal memory and downloaded for post processing in a variety of ways To begin logging e Issue the LOGFILE OPEN command or press the Logging button A log file must be open for logs to be recorded Only one logging file can be open at a time Logs collected onchanged are not output until there is a change to the content e Use the Status LED or the LOGFILESTATUS log to monitor logging status The DIRENT log contains a list of the file contents currently in the onboard memory 3 7 1 1 Manual Logging Initiation Required log requests must be saved to the NVM prior to logging start Example OG FILE VERSIONA OG FILE RANGEB ONTIME1 OG FILE BESTPOSB ONTIME1 SAVECONFIG Logging can be initiated by pressing the Logging button Logged data is stored in the ProPak6 onboard internal flash memory Status LED f Q Button LED State default Description Green solid Internal memory capacity gt 40 to within 0 5 Amber solid Internal memory capacity between 20 and 40 to within 0 5 Red solid Internal memory capacity gt 20 to within 0 5 Also when downloading files via the USB Host when connected on the front of the ProPak6 Green blink Logging as 1 Hz Green Amber alternate System busy internal setup Off No activity button not pressed The capacity indication level for the Logging LED can be configured using the LEDCONFIG com
126. ocated in a remote location that does not have an AP nearby configure the ProPak6 as the AP When configured as the AP the ProPak6 must use a static IP address although any devices connecting to the ProPak6 mobile phone laptop etc can use either static or dynamic IP address assignment Figure 27 Wi Fi Configuration Overview DHCP Static Send commands via The following commands are used for Wi Fi Network configuration WIFICONFIG sets the state enable disable and the mode AP Client of the ProPak6 WIFIAPCONFIG sets AP network parameter values when in AP mode WIFICLICONFIG sets Client network parameter values when in Client mode WIFICLICONTROL scans for network access points 5 2 1 Configure Wi Fi as the Network Default Ethernet ETHA is the default network for Internet access for the ProPak6 The default network can be changed to Wi Fi by issuing the SETPREFERREDNETIF WIFI command Refer to the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for additional command details ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 83 Chapter 5 5 2 2 Wi Fi AP Configuration Radio Configuration and Activation By default the ProPak6 Wi Fi radio is configured as an AP and is enabled D If a ProPak6 is changed from the default AP to a Client configuration and later needs to return to an AP configuration the WIFIAPCONFIG MODE AP command is issued and the Wi Fi modul
127. od of communicating with the receiver is through a remote terminal The receiver is wired to allow proper RS 232 interface with the data terminal by default It is possible to configure RS 422 communication refer to Section 3 1 13 1 Configure COM 1 2 and 3 on page 42 for details To communicate with the terminal the receiver only requires the RX TX and GND lines to be used Handshaking is an option and is not required Ensure the terminal s communications setup matches the receiver s RS 232 protocol Bluetooth Wi Fi and Ethernet are also available Refer to Section 3 1 13 Serial Ports on page 41 for additional information Refer to Section 3 1 13 Serial Ports on page 41 for details 3 1 2 Communicating Using a Computer A computer can be set up to emulate a remote terminal as well as provide the added flexibility of creating multiple command batch files and data logging storage files Any standard communications software package that emulates a terminal can be used to establish bidirectional communications with the receiver for example HyperTerminal or NovAtel s graphic user interface GUI program NovAtel Connect All data is sent as raw 8 bit binary or ASCII characters Refer to Section 3 3 Establishing a Receiver COM Connection on page 44 for details 3 1 3 Status Indicators 34 LED indicators on the front of the ProPak6 provide the status of the receiver Some LEDs are user configurable and some are fixed ProPak6 Install
128. on Command Description SOFTLOADFILE Allows updating using a hex or shex file that has been uploaded to the receiver via FTP or USB on platforms supporting those interfaces Log Description SOFTLOADSTATUS Provides status updates for the ongoing SoftLoad process Each command and log can be used in abbreviated ASCII ASCII or binary format 7 4 7 1 SoftLoad Direct Update Method Open a connection to any port on the receiver COM USB ICOM or XCOM with the input and out put INTERFACEMODE set to NOVATEL Request the SOFTLOADSTATUSA log using the following command LOG SOFTLOADSTATUSA ONCHANGED Initiate the firmware update using one of the following commands where lt lt firmwarefilename hex gt gt is the name of the hex or shex file A If using internal flash use this command SOFTLOADFILE INTERNAL FLASH firmwarefile name hex B If using a USB mass storage device SOFTLOADFILE USBSTICK firmwarefilename hex During the loading process SOFTLOADSTATUS logs report the load status Wait for the SOFT LOADSTATUS to indicate the status is COMPLETE Send the auth code for the newly downloaded image using the AUTH command This is only required if there is not already a signature auth code on the receiver as signature auth codes are maintained through a SoftLoad update See Section 7 2 on page 96 for details on Auth Codes AUTH ADD DOWNLOAD AUTH CODE Reset the receiver using any of the fo
129. on and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Chapter 4 Ethernet Configuration 4 1 4 2 73 An Ethernet connection can be used to send commands to and obtain logs from an Ethernet capable ProPak6 receiver An Ethernet connection can also be used to connect two receivers in a base rover configuration This chapter describes how to configure the Ethernet port on an ProPak6 receiver It provides the step by step process for connecting to the ProPak6 receiver through the Ethernet interface setting up a base rover configuration through Ethernet connectivity and utilizing the NTRIP interface The Ethernet port connections for a computer connected to the receiver are also described for both Windows XP with SP3 and Windows 7 operating systems D Ethernet ETHA is the default network for internet access for the ProPak6 The default network can be changed to Wi Fi or Cellular or changed back to Ethernet using the SETPREFERREDNETIF ETHA command Refer to the Section 5 2 1 Configure Wi Fi as the Network Default on page 83 or Section 5 3 1 Configure Cellular as the Network Default on page 89 for details Refer to Section 3 1 11 Ethernet Port on page 40 for details on the physical parameters of the Ethernet Port Required Hardware The following hardware is required to set up an Ethernet interface to an ProPak6 receiver e auser supplied computer with an available Ethernet and serial or USB port or Wi Fi or Bluetoo
130. on using NovAtel Connect refer to the Quick Start Guide for the product or NovAtel Connect Help Connect the power cables to both of the ProPak6 receivers and apply power to the receivers Connect the Ethernet cables to the Ethernet ports on both ProPak6 receivers Establish an Ethernet connection either static or dynamic configurations Refer to Section 4 2 Static IP Address Configuration on page 73 or Section 4 3 Dynamic IP Address Configuration on page 77 for more information Send the following commands to each receiver either through serial or USB ports Base fix position lt lat gt lt long gt lt height gt interfacemode icoml none rtca off log icoml rtcaobs2 ontime 1 log icoml rtcaref ontime 10 log icoml rtcal ontime 5 saveconfig Rover icomconfig icoml tcp lt base ip address gt lt base port gt interfacemode icoml rtca none off log bestposa ontime 1 optional saveconfig Use the BESTPOS log to confirm that the ProPak6 rover is in RTK mode ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual 4 79 Chapter 4 80 D Ethernet Configuration Issue the SAVEETHERNETDATA ETHA command to ensure port settings are retained after a reset and automatically used at boot time The SAVE ETH ERNETDATA ETHA command is not applicable to the ICOMCONFIG and NTRIPCONFIG settings The SAVEETHERNETDATA ETHA command overrides the SAVECONFIG command configuration settings
131. onditions satellite geometry baseline length and multipath effects b GPS only o correct L2 P for GLONASS 20 792 110 L2 C A for GLONASS In accordance with export licensing Requires a TerraStar subscription which is available direct from NovAtel www novatel com products novatel Performance dependent on local observing conditions Time accuracy does not include biases due to RF or antenna delay ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 A 2 ProPak6 Specifications NOVATEL PART NUMBERS ProPak6 BT Wi Fi 01019026 ProPak6 BT Wi Fi Cellular 01019027 ProPak6 BT Wi Fi Heading 01019028 ProPak6 BT Wi Fi Heading Cellular 01018943 ProPak6 High Vibration BT Wi Fi 01019073 ProPak6 High Vibration BT Wi Fi Cellular 01019071 ProPak6 High Vibration BT Wi Fi Heading 01019075 ProPak6 High Vibration BT Wi Fi Heading 01019069 Cellular Size all models 190 x 184 9 x 75 mm Weight including high vibe 1 94 kg Bluetooth Wi Fi Heading HSPA 1 89 kg Bluetooth Wi Fi HSPA 1 79 kg Bluetooth Wi Fi 1 84 kg Bluetooth Wi Fi Heading ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 40 C to 75 C 40 C to 65 C heading 40 C to 65 C cellular Storage Temperature 45 C to 95 C Humidity Not to exceed 95 non condensing Dust IEC 60529 IP6X Waterproof IEC 60529 IPX7 Vibration Random MIL STD 810 514 6 Category 24 20 2000Hz 7 7 Grms 1hr axis Sinusoidal IEC 68 2 6 10 2000 Hz 5g Shock MIL STD
132. peration User Manual Rev 4 Installation Chapter 2 3 Insert the power cable connector into the PWR 9 36 V connector Figure 6 on the back of the ProPak6 Refer to Section 3 2 1 Applying Power to the Receiver on page 43 for details on applying power and power modes 4 Use the appropriate cables to make any additional connections for communications as required and as described in the steps for Standard Configuration Installation on page 23 beginning at step 5 For instructions on setting up heading refer to 3 5 External ALIGN Master or Rover Configuration Only on page 49 v The Ethernet port must be configured prior to first use Refer to Chapter 4 Ethernet Configuration on page 73 for configuration instructions 2 6 Cellular Antenna Installation The ProPak6 has a cellular antenna port to facilitate the connection of an external cellular antenna An external antenna must be connected to this port in order to use the integrated cellular radio To comply with FCC regulations limiting both maximum RF output power and human Q exposure to RF radiation the maximum system gain antenna gain minus system loss must not exceed 1 4 dBi in the U S Cellular band and 3 0 dBi in the PCS band for the GSM GPRS HSDPA variant System loss is the total of external cable and connector losses and ProPak6 internal losses For reference and system gain calculation purposes the ProPak6 has internal losses of 0 6 dB for the 800 MHz Cel
133. peration User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 3 1 12 ICOM Ports ICOM ports are virtual ports The ProPak6 has three shared ICOM ports for Ethernet Wi Fi and Cellular The transport application layer of the ICOM ports can be configured using Transmission Control Protocol TCP for internet IP or User Datagram Protocol UDP a slower and less reliable IP protocol If using TCP only one connection at a time is supported Although each port can be configured independently the system only uses one DNS server at a time Refer to DNSCONFIG command for Ethernet DNS and the WIFICLICONFIG command for configuring DNS for a static Wi Fi network If using DHCP DNS is automatically set The following are the default ICOM configurations e COMCONFIG ICOM1 TCP 3001 e COMCONFIG ICOM2 TCP 3002 ICOMCONFIG ICOMS TCP 3003 Each ICOM port can act as a server waiting for an external connection to be made or as a client actively establishing a connection to a specific port Refer to the OEMG Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for details on the ICOM port commands DNSCONFIG IPCONFIG ICOMCONFIG the ETHCONFIG command and the Wi Fi WIFICLICONFIG command In this manual refer to Section 2 9 2 FTP Server and ICOM Ports on page 33 for details on securing ICOM ports 3 1 13 Serial Ports The receiver communicates with the computer or terminal via a serial port For communication to occur both the receiver and the operator interface m
134. ple S3 records can be packaged into a single SOFTLOADDATA command as long as the data from one S3 record follows immediately after the previous record That is the address from the current S3 record must equal the address from the previous S3 record plus the data length of the previous S3 record If the data is not consecutive then the SOFTLOADDATA command can be sent with the amount of data it has packaged up to that point Subsequent data can be packaged in a new SOFTLOADDATA command Within the SOFTLOADDATA command the offset field remains the address of the first 53 record and the data and data length are updated to include the new data Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for more information regarding the SOFTLOADDATA command The hex and shex file data may contain many gaps and jumps For example in many NovAtel hex and shex files data for address 0x000 00000 is stored near the very end of the file Example Packaging Multiple S3 Records In A SOFTLOADDATA Command Start a new SOFTLOADDATA command S32100407AD48FCA63034B80F5CE0C36507DE3D8DCCOC6COC0O0515D74BCACF2F2949E1 Address 0x00407AD4 Num Data Bytes 0x21 0x01 0x04 Ox1C 32100407AF04CCA4 985FOF7B081E41D9B7D806C2 698 9AE2 D4E4CCBCB47C10FBFD3E43 Previous Address Previous Num Bytes 0x00407AD4 0x1C 0x00407AF0 Address 0x00407AF0 Num Data Bytes 0x1C Add data to existing SOFTLOADDATA command S30D00407BOCDE0400
135. product name and release e g OEM0O60400RN0000 shex NovAtel Software License Agreement rtf License agreement for the firmware The files are extracted to unzip program files NovAtel Inc x xxx Full Update Disk where x xxx is the firmware version NovAtel has an online video tutorial that explains firmware uploading at www novatel com support videos 97 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Chapter 7 NovAtel Firmware and Software 7 3 2 Using the WinLoad Utility If opening WinLoad for the first time ensure the file and communications settings are correct Open a File to Download Select File Open Navigate to the file to open Figure 30 Figure 30 WinLoad s Open Window a Desktop j 83 EX EE Date Moc 12 7 200 4 095 KB HEX File gt File name 0Emos0000RN0000 EN Files of type Hex Files M Cancel Hi When a file is selected the ilename appears in the main WinLoad display area and in the title bar Figure 31 Figure 31 Open File in WinLoad FE winLoad C unzip program files NovAtel Inc3 701 Full Update Disk 3701 hex File Settings Help C d l Authorization Code C unzip program files NovAtel Inc 3 701 Full Update DiskN3701 hex Communications Settings To set the communications port and baud rate select Settings COM Settings Choose the computer port to use from the Com Port drop down list and the baud rate from the Download B
136. pted AP Network 8 9 10 11 12 13 Consult the Network Administrator for network parameters and values Issue the following commands depending on the type of network being used WIFICLICONFIG 1 SSID XXXX where XXXX is the protected AP to connect to WIFICLICONFIG 1 AUTHENTICATION XXXX where XXXX is the authentication setting of the AP WPA_PSK WPA2 WIFICLICONFIG 1 ENCRYPTION XXXX where XXXX is the encryption setting of the AP TKIP AES_CCMP WIFICLICONFIG 1 PASSPHRASE XXXX where XXXX is the passphrase password of the AP WIFIWLICONFIG 1 ENABLED TRUE Configure the ICOM ports to be used refer to Section 3 1 12 ICOM Ports on page 41 for details If required configure port security refer to Section 2 9 2 FTP Server and ICOM Ports on page 33 for details If using configure NTRIP refer to Chapter 6 NTRIP Configuration on page 92 for details Issue the SAVECONFIG command to save the configuration to Non Volatile Memory NVM Issue the WIFICLICONTROL APPLYCONFIG command to save settings Once Wi Fi is connected the ProPak6 Client is accessible on the LAN D To use Wi Fi as the primary internet access point issue the SETPREFERREDNETIF WIFI command Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 various Wi Fi commands for details v If Wi Fi performance is slow Bluetooth discoverability may be on NovAtel recommends perfor
137. quirements If an application requires the use of cables longer than 30 m refer to the application note APN 003 RF Equipment Selection and Installation on our website or obtain it directly by contacting NovAtel refer to Contact Information on page 8 High quality coaxial cables should be used ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 21 Chapter 2 Installation 2 3 Communication with the ProPak6 The ProPak6 can communicate with a computer or computer network in a number of ways Communicate via the serial COM ports using either RS 232 or RS 422 refer to Section 3 1 13 1 Configure COM 1 2 and 3 on page 42 e Communicate via the USB Device port from a computer containing necessary drivers refer to Section 3 1 10 Universal Serial Bus USB Port and LEDs on page 39 e Remove logged data files using the USB Host port refer to Section 3 1 10 Universal Serial Bus USB Port and LEDs on page 39 e Communicate via the Ethernet port to connect to an existing network refer to Section 3 1 11 Ethernet Port on page 40 Communicate using built in Bluetooth wireless device communications refer to Section 5 1 Bluetooth Configuration on page 81 Communicate using built in Wi Fi to create or join a wireless network refer to 5 2 Wi Fi Network Configuration on page 83 Communicate using an optional cellular radio refer to Section 5 3 Cellular Activation GSM GPRS HSDPA on page 89 2 3 1 Power Supply Requirements
138. r 7 2 Authorization Code An authorization code commonly known as an auth code is required to upgrade an OEM6 family receiver Auth codes are obtained by contacting NovAtel Customer Support Upon contact NovAtel Customer Support requires e the receiver model number the receiver serial number the receiver firmware version Enter the LOG VERSION command to determine the receiver model serial number and firmware version Example MODEL SERIAL FIRMWARE ENTER NUMBER NUMBER VERSION GPSCARD D2LRORTTRA BFN11230026 OEM628 1 00 OEMO60300RN0000 PRODUCT RELEASE FAMILY INDICATOR FIRMWARE NUMBER After determining the appropriate model and firmware version the authorization code auth code is issued The auth code is required to unlock the features on the new model type To upgrade to a new model with the same firmware version use the AUTH command with the issued auth code as outlined in Upgrading Using the AUTH Command To upgrade to a new model with a new firmware version the new firmware needs to be loaded into the OEM6 receiver Refer to 7 3 Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad Utility on page 97 for use instructions or to 7 4 Updating Using SoftLoad Commands on page 99 There are two types of auth codes e Standard auth codes which are tied to a model serial number and firmware version Signature auth codes which are tied only to a model and serial number When upgrading t
139. r is guaranteed to be output from the receiver within 300 seconds from the time the SOFTLOADCOM MIT command was received by the receiver 7 Sendthe auth code for the newly downloaded image using the AUTH command This is only required if there is not already a signature auth code on the receiver as signature auth codes are maintained through a SoftLoad update See Section 7 2 on page 96 for details on Auth Codes AUTH ADD DOWNLOAD AUTH CODE 8 Resetthe receiver using any of the following methods A Enter the RESET command B Enter the FRESET command ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 102 NovAtel Firmware and Software C Power cycle the receiver Once the receiver resets the new version of firmware is active The SoftLoad process can be safely canceled at any time using the SOFTLOADRESI otherwise resetting the receiver Once the COMPLETE status is reported by SOFTLOADSTATUS the new firmware image will be run after the receiver is reset Start Y Open a connection to any port on the receiver Send LOG SOFTLOADSTATUSA ONCHANGED command v Send SOFTLOADRESET command y Open the hex or shex file Y Read a line from the file End of File gt No Yes Y Send SOFTLOADCOMMIT Wait for COMPLETE status from SOFTLOADSTATUS log a Reset the receiver Stop 103 Wait for OK
140. r Support ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 3A 129 NovAtel OM 20000148 Rev 4 September 2015
141. ration User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 Figure 20 Steadyline UAL Warning Limit Example Warning Limit Operational Limit Te Operational Limit Warning ru ee O ea A Position type is OPERATIONAL Higher accuracy corrections are lost The receiver changes to a lower accuracy solution Steadyline operates in Maintain mode while the solution accuracy remains within the Operational limit B The solution accuracy exceeds the operational limit The position type changes to WARNING The Steadyline mode changes from Maintain to Transition C The solution accuracy moves back within the operational limit The position type changes to OPERATIONAL The Steadyline mode remains in Transition mode D The solution offset is removed The Steadyline mode changes from Transition to Maintain Figure 21 Steadyline UAL Out of Bounds Example Warning Limit Operational Limit JE Operational Limit Warning _ Limit A The position type is OPERATIONAL Higher accuracy corrections are lost The receiver changes to a lower accuracy solution Steadyline operates in Maintain mode while solution accuracy remains within the Operational limit B The solution accuracy exceeds the operational limit The position type changes to WARNING The Steadyline mode changes from Maintain to Transition C The solution accuracy exceeds the warning limit The position type changes to OUT OF BOUNDS Steadyline is disabled ProPak6 Inst
142. refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for details to set the clock type e g cesium rubidium or ovenized crystal and frequency An external oscillator is not available for systems with the Heading functionality On systems with the Heading feature the port is used for the second GNSS antenna 3 2 Getting Started 3 2 1 Applying Power to the Receiver Connect the power supply to the power port Once valid power is detected the ProPak6 power LED briefly flashes red and then turns green as the ProPak6 enters Operational mode Press the Power button or issue the SOFTPOWER command to power down the ProPak6 Figure 14 Power Button Status LED Q Button LED State Description Mode Off not lit No power connected Red solid Power connected brief pre Operational mode Green solid Power on Operational The ProPak6 also automatically enters Operational mode if valid power is connected or if activity is detected on COM1 COM2 or CON3 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 43 Chapter 3 Operation 3 2 1 1 Power Down and Reset the ProPak6 If the ProPak6 button is pressed and held for period of time the receiver shuts down or resets Button Press Time Result LEDs Press and hold minimum Power to the ProPak6 is turned off After 3 s Satellite tracking and GNSS positioning 3 s and maximum 10 s 1 and 2 LEDs Amber solid When
143. rence Manual OM 20000129 for command details The following are the main steps used to perform logging tasks Determine the data to log e Set the trigger and data rate of each in the LOG command Specify a port after LOG but prior to the specific message to log data to the specified port if no port specified data is output to the console or ascii message windows Stop logging in two ways UNLOG PORT LOGNAME UNLOGALL stops all logging activity ca Refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on performing logging tasks Naming Log Files File names for logs saved to onboard storage can be specified manually or the ProPak6 can be set to automatically name files Manual Log File Naming Use NovAtel Connect or HyperTerminal to name logged files If the file name entered already exists the command returns an error Use the LOGFILESTATUS log to view errors determine if a log file is open or closed or if the internal storage device is busy ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 57 Chapter 3 Operation Automatic Log File Naming If a name is not supplied for a logged file one is automatically generated based on the PSN of receiver and an automatically incrementing number beginning at one If a log in the sequence number is deleted the number is recycled for use in order 3 7 1 Onboard Data Storage The ProPak6 contains 4 GB of memory for onboard data storage Data can be logged t
144. response from receiver Send directly using SOFTLOADSREC command S0 S5 S7 S Record S Record Type Y S3 S Record M Parse address and data from S3 S Record v 1 Package data into SOFTLOADDATA command Y Send ET command or by SOFTLOADDATA command ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Chapter 7 NovAtel Firmware and Software 7 4 5 Firmware Update Using FTP or USB Mass Storage Device Select OEM receivers support upload of firmware files via FTP or USB The SOFTLOADFILE command can be used to update the receiver firmware if hex or shex files have been uploaded via FTP or are available on an attached USB mass storage device This method is called SoftLoad Direct The FTP server in the receiver can be accessed using Ethernet or Wi Fi Refer to the TPSERVICE command in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for details The FTP server allows uploads to the internal flash of the receiver however the firmware file in internal flash must be copied to the receiver s boot flash device using the SOFTFLOADFILE command before it becomes the active firmware running on the receiver This method of updating firmware is referred to as the SoftLoad Direct method 7 4 6 SoftLoad Direct Commands and Logs Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for further log and command informati
145. rk and Internet Click the Local Area Connection link The Local Area Connection Status window appears Click the Properties button The Local Area Connection Properties window appears Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click the Properties button The Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties window appears ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual 4 75 Chapter 4 6 10 4 2 4 76 Ethernet Configuration Enter the IP address Subnet mask and Default gateway for the Ethernet port on the computer settings on the ProPak6 receiver For example the following settings are compatible with the ProPak6 receiver settings used in Section 4 2 1 Static IP Address Configuration Receiver on page 74 ip address 192 168 74 11 eleme mask IET MM SMS gateway 192 168 74 1 e Ensure the Ethernet settings used for the computer are compatible with the Ethernet Click the OK button The Local Area Connection Properties window appears Click the Close button The Local Area Connection Status window appears Click the Close button Proceed to Section 4 2 4 Confirming Ethernet Setup on page 76 Confirming Ethernet Setup Connect the computer to the ProPak6 receiver using an Ethernet cross over cable Connect to the receiver using NovAtel Connect or any third party terminal program that supports TCP IP connections Use the static IP address and port number assigned to the ProPak6 receiv
146. rs ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 113 Figure 41 Bluetooth Wi Fi Antenna Keep out Area and Antenna Location 9400 Bluetooth Wi Fi Antenna Keepout area G 69 9 Y y A l Bluetooth Wi Fi Antenna location 25 1 Bluetooth Wi Fi Antenna location 22 7 Keep out 20 cm from Bluetooth Wi Fi antenna Dimensions are in millimeters 114 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 A 3 1 ProPak6 Port Pin Outs Table 14 COM1 and COM2 Port Pin Out Descriptions Connector Pin No RS 232 Mode RS 422 Mode 1 N C N C 2 RXD RX 3 TXD TX 4 Vout Vout 5 GND GND 6 N C N C 7 RTS TX 8 CTS RX 9 N C N C a Can be turned on or off using the COMVOUT command Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for more information Refer to Figure 7 Ethernet COM or USB Device Ports on page 24 Table 15 COM3 IMU Port Pin Out Description Connector Pin No RS 232 Mode RS 422 Mode 4a IMU EVENT OUT SYNC 1 IMU EVENT OUT SYNC 1 2 RXD RX 3 TXD TX 4 N C N C 5 GND GND 6 N C N C 7 RTS TX 8 CTS RX 9 reserved reserved a The IMU_EVENT_OUT SYNC 1 signal can be disabled Refer to Figure 7 Ethernet COM or USB Device Ports on page 24 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 115 Table 16 I O Port Pin Out Descriptions
147. rt USB choose a COM port e Network choose a receiver and define network settings Click the OK button to save the new connection Detailed instructions for using NovAtel Connect are available from within the utility Help ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 3 3 1 Communicating with the Receiver Using NovAtel Connect Open the NovAtel Connect program and select Device Open Connection from the main menu The Open Connection window appears Open an existing connection or a create a New connection Open Connection Available Device Connections Name Device Type Settings Tech Pubs SERIAL COMI amp 115200 bps Refer to NovAtel Connect s Help press F1 click on icon or select the NovAtel button Help Ensure the Console and ASCII Messages windows are displayed select from the View menu if necessary When the receiver is first turned on no data is transmitted from the COM ports except for the port prompt The Console window displays a port name COM1 if connected to com1 port COM2 if connected to com2 port or COMS _ if connected to com3 port Any of the COM port prompts indicate that the receiver is ready and waiting for command input The screen may display other port names for other port types e g USB1 USB2 USB3 or AUX 1 Output from receiver self tests may take some time On startup the ProPak6 receiver is set to log the RXSTATUSEV
148. rtion of the antenna pattern The NovAtel ground plane accessory for use on non metallic vehicle cab roofs is designed to provide a sufficient symmetrical ground plane around the antenna to guarantee optimal antenna performance Do not shorten the cable lengths provided with any particular antenna type as D this creates a safety hazard Do not use pliers or other tool types to over tighten the RF connector as damage to the connector will occur Ensure the RF connectors male and female are clean and dry before mating Low pressure compressed air can be used to clean the connectors that is compressed air available in aerosol can format Do not use a high pressure compressed air as moisture seals in the connector can be damaged If the ProPak6 is moved between multiple vehicles each with its own cellular antenna some means of sealing the unmated RF connectors should be used Cellular radio frequencies are much higher than older forms of radio communications the effects of moisture and or dust will have a greater effect on performance Refer to Section 5 3 Cellular Activation GSM GPRS HSDPA on page 89 for details on activating a cellular network Refer to Section 3 1 9 Cell Port and LED on page 39 for details on cell status information Also refer to the section Mobile Cellular Antenna Port A 2 ProPak6 Specifications on page 111 28 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Installation Chapter 2 2 6
149. s model features This command only functions with a valid auth code assigned by NovAtel Customer Support The upgrade can be performed directly through the NovAtel Connect command line or from any other communications program v Refer to the Format of Firmware Files section on Page 97 for details on updating versus upgrading 7 5 1 Upgrade Procedure 105 1 Power up the OEMG family receiver and establish communications refer to the Quick Start Guide included with the product for instructions 2 Issue the LOG VERSION command to verify the current model firmware version and serial number refer to 7 2 Authorization Code on page 96 for instructions on obtaining 3 Issue the AUTH command followed by the auth code and model type refer to Section 7 2 Authori zation Code on page 96 for details on obtaining any auth code The syntax is as follows auth your auth code here gt where auth is a command that enables model upgrades and auth code is the upgrade authorization code expressed as follows XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX MODEL EXPDATE where 1 Each X character is a case insensitive ASCII character 2 The MODEL string is a maximum of 15 characters long and represents the model enabled by the auth code 3 The EXPDATE string is the auth code s expiry date in YYMMDD format Example auth 7WBMBK 887CB6 K5J3FH 5DF5P2 42PW8G DISBOGTTO 121211 When
150. ssssssssseeenrereereen nennen 31 13 CAN Bus ports on the ProPako cuales b a Ma iste te e PUER La aiaa 32 14 Power Button ses 34i ct rte tema item EE iter unease RIm RITU 43 15 Basic Differential Setup n geret dere etapa ee T e tee ide eed 46 16 Positioning Change Without Steadyline ssesse mem 50 17 Steadyline Mainitaili ii nicce Debita rte em tcp ede etie D e NE ELE SE EIE De thas 51 18 Steagylirie Transttlor x c oto EORUM nie t nri urat 51 19 Steadyline Prefer Accuraoy oria a E R A E AARETE REER 52 20 Steadyline UAL Warning Limit Example sese 53 21 Steadyline UAL Out of Bounds Example ssse eee 53 22 Product Information Info 2 1 I EXER RITU PASE EDT REB EUER 63 23 status Display Top Panel tne eene ER OD MET 63 24 Cross Over Ethernet Cable Configuration ProPakG sess 74 25 ProPak6 Ethernet Hardware Setup sssssssssssssssseeeneneeeneneeeme ertet 77 26 Base Rover Ethernet Setup ProPakeG c ceeecceeceeeeeeeeeee tees eaeaaecaeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeenenaees 79 27 Wi Fi Configuration Overview seira iia a E nennen nnne nnne nenne enne 83 28 SIM Card Installation a a ea a a a ra a a a e eaaa 90 29 NTRIP SyStOm i2 ecce c inc tine d aac ep eM pee c E 92 30 WinLoad s Open Window ssssssssssssesseneeee nennen e emnes nnn nennen nennen nn nn nnne 98 31 Open Eilean Winboad tee eee edi ete ties 98 32 COM Pot
151. t Setup cnr en IDEM RI RM 98 33 Searching for Card PTT 99 34 Authorization Code Window ccccccceceeeeeeeeeeecenaeceeeeeeeeeeeeteeseccnaeeeeeeseeeeeeeeetenesenniaeeees 99 35 Upgrade Process Complete a e a a e r a aare aa E rA 99 36 Location of Receiver Status Word cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeceeeeeeeeeeeeseesecsasaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeteetene 107 37 Reading the Bits in the Receiver Status Word sss emm 107 38 Location of Receiver Error Word ssssssssssssssseseeeeneneee eee emere enne 108 39 Reading the Bits in the Receiver Error Word sess emm 108 40 ProPak6 DIMENSIONS oe e ER e RA Ro tents ERR eR Sauce deeds RURIA e ARES 113 41 Bluetooth Wi Fi Antenna Keep out Area and Antenna Location ssseuuussss 114 6 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Tables OANDOOARWDND ProPake Model Features 2 iic letta qecteaed acd tiles eai scence nad ert eaa 15 ProPak6 Back Connector Definitions sssssssssssssssseee eene 16 ProPak6 Front Label Definitions sssssssssssssseeeeeeeeee enne nne 18 ProPak6 Gables 2 teo Ec Ma uuu Eu E 21 Enclosure Power Requirements essent nennen nnne nens 29 Fuse Holder Recommendations sss rennen 30 INS EED States eee et ede teet iM nd netten 36 ALN ALIGN LED States e a a aaa ae a a a a nnn nnne nere 37 Satellite Tracking LEDs Stal
152. t an error occurred the error strobe is driven high An RXSTATUSEVENT log is generated on all ports to show the cause of the error Receiver tracking is disabled but command and log processing continues to allow error diagnosis Even if the source of the error is corrected the receiver must be reset to resume normal operation Two scenarios describe factory default behavior These behaviors can be customized to better suit an individual application RXSTATUSEVENT logs can be disabled completely with the UNLOG command RXSTATUSEVENT logs can be generated when a receiver status bit is set or cleared with the STATUSCONFIG SET and STATUSCONFIG CLEAR commands Bits in the receiver status word can also be promoted to act like error bits with the STATUSCONFIG PRIORITY command Receiver Status Word The receiver status word indicates the current status of the receiver This word is found in the header of all logs and in the RXSTATUS log In addition the receiver status word is configurable The importance of the status bits with priority masks can be determined For receiver status setting a bit in the priority mask causes the condition to trigger an error The error causes the receiver to idle all channels turn off the antenna and disable the RF hardware just like it would if a bit in the receiver error word is set Setting a bit in an Auxiliary Status priority mask causes the condition to set the bit in the receiver status that corresponds to the
153. t coml 0 81 0 finesteering 1596 235136 000 00000000 dlc2 5968 1557854678 48 98 1098 9 0 00 00c2 0000 153860 545 0 0000 0201 154019 68000000 00000000 Refer to the NovAtel application note APN 051 Positioning Modes of Operation for OmniSTAR specifics 3 7 Logging and Retrieving Data Overview Data can be collected for post processing and stored directly on the internal flash memory of the ProPak6 4 GB total Data logging can be initiated manually from the ProPak6 or remotely from a computer using a variety of communication protocols Data can be retrieved from the ProPak6 onboard memory for post processing manually at the ProPak6 or remotely using a variety of methods Manual Logging Initiation Remote Logging Initiation Press the Log button on the ProPak6 ICOM port via either Ethernet or Wi Fi refer to Section 3 7 1 1 Manual COM1 COM2 COM3 USB1 USB2 USB3 Logging Initiation on page 58 refer to Section 3 7 1 2 Remote Logging Initiation on page 59 Manual Retrieval of Logged Data Remote Retrieval of Logged Data USB Host memory stick FTP via either Ethernet or Wi F refer to Section 3 7 1 3 Manual refer to Section 3 7 1 5 Remote Retrieval of Logged Data on Retrieval of Logged Data on page 59 page 59 e If ICOM port security is enabled using the TPSERVICE command commands are refused until the LOGIN command is issued Refer to Section 2 9 ProPak6 Security on page 33 and the OEMG Family Firmware Refe
154. t mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 1 11 Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 7 Validate settings upon exit time The default mode is AP1 Default value settings for AP2 AP3 and AP4 are blank 1 2 5 2 3 Follow the first three steps in Section 5 2 2 Wi Fi AP Configuration on page 84 Issue the WIFICONFIG MODI configurations AP X command x being 2 3 or 4 for the additional AP Continue following the steps in Section 5 2 2 Wi Fi AP Configuration on page 84 Repeat as required for a maximum of 4 APs D Refer to the WIFICONFIG command in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for command details Wi Fi Client Configuration NEL gt NO The ProPak6 can store configurations for a maximum of 16 APs on each Client 86 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Radio Configuration and Activation Chapter 5 1 Before Client configuration consult the Network Administrator and obtain the necessary configura tion values required to connect to the wireless network WIFIClient Network Configuration Value Description SSID String Service Set Identifier of the Wi Fi AP being connected to default blank This value must be entered in ASCII characters only no binary BSSID aa bb cc ee ff Basic Ser
155. tablish a connection to the receiver using either NovAtel Connect or another terminal program such as Windows HyperTerminal This connection is used to send the commands in this procedure to the receiver For information about establishing a connection using NovAtel Connect refer to the Quick Start Guide for the product or NovAtel Connect Help 3 Enable the Ethernet port by entering ethconfig etha auto auto auto auto ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual 4 77 Chapter 4 Ethernet Configuration 4 Obtain the IP address assigned to the ProPak6 receiver by the DHCP server log ipstatus once Make a note of the IP address returned with this log This value is used later in this procedure 5 Confirm that DHCP is enabled by entering log ipconfig once 6 Assign the TCP IP port number by entering icomconfig icoml tcp 2000 7 Confirm the port number assigned to ICOM1 by entering log icomconfig once 8 Save settings the settings by entering saveconfig Issue the SAVEETHERNETDATA ETHA command to ensure port settings are retained after a reset and automatically used at boot time The SAVEETHERNETDATA ETHA command is not applicable to the ICOMCONFIG and NTRIPCONFIG settings The SAVEETHERNETDATA ETHA command overrides the SAVECONFIG command configuration settings 9 Use the IP address obtained from the IPSTATUS log and the assigned port num
156. tates e Wi Fi refer to Section 3 1 6 Wi Fi LED on page 36 for LED states e Bluetooth refer to Section 3 1 5 Bluetooth LED on page 36 for LED states USB Host refer to Section 3 1 10 Universal Serial Bus USB Port and LEDs on page 39 for LED states Cell refer to Section 3 1 9 Cell Port and LED on page 39 for LED states 3 1 4 COM Ports LEDs The COM LEDs for COM1 2 and 3 are on the front of the ProPak6 The LEDs indicates if data is in the process of being transmitted or received COM 1 E D Status LED LED State ee k PE 00 p Mero Kj Description Off no activity Green blinking RS 232 Transmitting data Tx Red blinking RS 232 Receiving data Rx Green solid RS 422 all states Refer to the LEDCONFIG command in the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for additional details ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 35 Chapter 3 Operation 3 1 5 Bluetooth LED The Bluetooth LED lights blue when the ProPak6 is enabled and powered Refer to Section 5 1 Bluetooth Configuration on page 81 for Bluetooth details Status LED f amp LED State Description Off Bluetooth radio is not powered Blue solid Bluetooth radio is powered Use the BLUETOOTHCONFIG command to power the radio on or off default off Refer to the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for command details 3 1 6 Wi Fi LED T
157. th link aProPak6 receiver e an RS 232 null modem cable or USB cable e across over CAT5 Ethernet cable or a user supplied Ethernet network hub or wired router optional and CAT 5 Ethernet cable Static IP Address Configuration The ProPak6 default is Ethernet DHCP Dynamic IP address For a static IP address configuration unique IP addresses are assigned to both the ProPak6 receiver and the computer TCP IP is used for the connection in this simple network This configuration can also be used in a bench test environment to confirm Ethernet functionality By default the ProPak6 is set to Ethernet DHCP Dynamic IP address ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual 4 Chapter 4 Ethernet Configuration Figure 24 Cross Over Ethernet Cable Configuration ProPak6 ProPak6 4 2 1 Static IP Address Configuration Receiver Follow these steps to set up a static IP address on the ProPak6 receiver 1 Connect a computer to the ProPak6 receiver using a null modem serial cable or USB cable or use Bluetooth or Wi Fi 2 Establish a connection to the receiver using either NovAtel Connect or another terminal program such as HyperTerminal This connection is used to send the commands in this procedure to the receiver For information about establishing a connection using NovAtel Connect refer to the Quick Start Guide for the product or NovAtel Connect Help included with NovAtel Connect PC Utilities available from our web
158. the building during a lightning storm 2 ltis not possible to avoid over voltages caused by lightning but a lightning protection device may be used to shunt a large portion of the transient energy to the building ground reducing the over voltage condition as quickly as possible 3 Primary lightning protection must be provided by the operator customer according to local building codes as part of the extra building installation 4 To ensure compliance with clause 7 Connection to Cable Distribution Systems of EN 60950 1 Safety for Information Technology Equipment a secondary lightning protection device must be used for in building equipment installations with external antennas The following device has been approved by NovAtel Inc Polyphaser Surge Arrestor DGXZ 24NFNF B 1 Please visit the NovAtel Web site at www novatel com through Products WEEE and RoHS for more information ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Notices If this device is not chosen as the primary lightning protection device the device chosen must meet the following requirements e UL listed or equivalent in country of installation for example TUV VDE and so on for lightning surge protection The primary device must be capable of limiting an incoming surge of 10 kV 5 The shield of the coaxial cable entering the building should be connected at a grounding plate at the building s entrance The lightning protection devices should h
159. the button is released these LEDs turn off Press and hold minimum A FRESET factory reset ofthe ProPak6 Satellite tracking and GNSS positioning 1 and 10 s and maximum 20s is performed 2 IMU and ALN LEDs Red solid Press over 20 s Button press aborted ProPak6 returns to Ignored normal operation The ProPak6 can also be powered down by issuing the SOFTPOWER command which unmounts the internal flash storage to minimize the risk of losing data Refer to OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for details v Ensure the ProPak6 is properly powered down before removing the power cord 3 3 Establishing a Receiver COM Connection 44 To establish a new connection to the receiver complete the following 1 Launch Connect from the Start menu folder specified during the installation process The default location is Start All Programs NovAtel PC Software NovAtel Connect Select New Connection from the Welcome window Welcome P ALAT A Aa Ajn A C Led ed Type Serial Seal USB ib Open amp Help File Serial Setti Network Open A Recent Connection E P Open Playback Port COM1 vj Passive f ConnectionB B Baud Rate 115200 x Read Only f ConnectionA z Hardware Handshaking V Show on startup Enter a name for the connection Select Device Type to use to communicate from the drop list Serial choose a COM po
160. tions on page 123 for pin out details ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 31 Chapter 2 Installation 2 7 8 Connect the CAN Bus OEM6 family receivers incorporate a CAN Bus controller that supports physical layer signals and low level messages specified in the appropriate sections of the J1939 and 18011783 standards Manufacturers can also create messages specific to their application without violating these standards To facilitate manufacturer messages NovAtel provides an Application Program Interface API To obtain information about this API contact NovAtel Customer Support The ProPak6 receiver has two CAN Bus ports CAN1 and CAN2 which are available on the EXP port To access these signals use the ProPak6 Expansion Cable see Figure 13 CAN Bus ports on the ProPak6 For information about the ProPak6 Expansion Cable see Section A 5 5 ProPak6 Expansion Cable NovAtel part number 01019154 on page 123 For information about the EXP port refer to Section 3 1 15 Expansion Port on page 42 of this manual Figure 13 CAN Bus ports on the ProPak6 oop Cr ma oF 7 AC ooh EN CAN1 E CAN1 ae CAN2 CAN2 Sree DGND COM 3 COM 2 COM 1 Q A 9 36
161. to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for more information on responses and the timeout values for SoftLoad commands 1 Open a connection to any port on the receiver COM USB ICOM or XCOM with the input and out put INTERFACEMODE set to NOVATEL 2 Request the SOFTLOADSTATUS log using the following command LOG SOFTLOADSTATUSA ONCHANGED 3 Initialize SoftLoad with a SOFTLOADRESET command This command stops all tracking on the receiver to ensure sufficient memory is available for the loading process An RXSTATUSEVENTA log reports a SoftLoad In Progress status 4 Open the hex or shex firmware file 5 Read each line of the hex or shex firmware file A Send SO S5 and S7 S Records directly to the receiver using the SOFTLOADSREC command The S Record must be enclosed in quotation marks SOFTLOADSREC lt S RECORD gt Data within SO records can also be sent to the receiver by converting them to SOFTLOADSETUP commands Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000 129 for details on how to convert from SO S Records to SOFTLOADSETUP commands B S3 S Records should be parsed and packaged into a SOFTLOADDATA command 6 Send the SOFTLOADCOMMIT command after all data from the hex or shex file has been trans ferred to the receiver The SOFTLOADSTATUS log reports the status of the loading process Wait for a SOFTLOADSTATUS log to indicate the status is COMPLETE The COMPLETE status or an erro
162. ty Media State Enabled SSID Duration Speed Signal Quality e No network access No Internet access ProPak 6 NMDH13180001D 00 04 03 52 0 Mbps Details Wireless Properties Activity Packets Sent A Received 2 0 E Properties Disable Diagnose 5 2 2 1 Up to four APs can be configured on the ProPak6 Each AP supports up to 5 Client associations at one Networking Sharing Connect using D Link DWA 125 Wireless N 150 USB Adapterirev A3 This connection uses the following items Scr Software Firewall NDIS IM Fiter dj GoS Packet Scheduler Brie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks 4 ntemet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 4 Intemet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 4 Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 1 0 Driver 4 Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder m M M I 7 I v vi 4 instal Uninstal Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Multiple AP Configurations Radio Configuration and Activation General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 1 Subne
163. ust be properly configured The ProPak6 s COM1 COM2 and COM3 default port settings are as follows 9600 bps no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit no handshaking echo off Table 12 Data Communication Port Defaults Connection Name COM1 COM2 COM3 Connector location Rear panel COM1 Rear panel COM2 Rear panel COM3 IMU Default configuration RS 232 RS 232 RS 232 Alternate configuration RS 422 RS 422 RS 422 The data transfer rate determines how fast information is transmitted Take for example a log whose message byte count is 96 The default port settings allows 10 bits byte 8 data bits 1 stop bit 1 framing bit It therefore takes 960 bits per message To get 10 messages per second then requires 9600 bps Please also remember that even if you set the bps to 9600 the actual data transfer rate is lower and depends on the number of satellites being tracked data filters in use and idle time It is therefore suggested that you leave yourself a margin when choosing a data rate 115200 is recommended for most applications Although the receiver can operate at data transfer rates as low as 300 bps this is not desirable For example if several data logs are active that is a significant amount of information needs to be transmitted every second but the bit rate is set too low data overflows the serial port buffers causing an error condition in the receiver status that results in lost data ProPak6 Installation
164. usual port number with FILE During internal logging the ProPak6 automatically names files stored onto the internal memory It is also possible to manually set file names through the use of the LOGFILE command This command also opens or closes log files Below are examples of using this feature 1 Save RANGE logs to an automatically generated file jOGFILE OPEN opens an automatically generated file for logging OG FILE RANGE ONTIME 1 saves RANGE logs once a second to file jOGFILE CLOSE issue once sufficient data has been collected to close off file 2 Log BESTPOS observations to a special file named TESTDATA DAT jOGFILE OPEN TESTDATA DAT creates TESTDATA DAT on internal memory ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 3A 128 OG FILE BESTPOS ONTIME 0 5 saves BESTPOS logs twice a second to named file jOGFILE CLOSE Refer to the Section 3 7 Logging and Retrieving Data Overview on page 57 for logging details How is SBAS enabled on the ProPak6 SBAS is enabled or disabled by issuing the SBASCONTROL command This command is also used to set the augmentation system specific PRN as well as configure test mode acceptance The following example enables WAAS SBASCONTROL ENABLE WAAS Refer to Section 3 6 6 Enabling SBAS Positioning on page 54 for additional information and the detailed field breakout of SBASCONTROL command avail
165. vice Set ID The client will connect only to this BSSID Enabled TRUE FALSE When set to TRUE the Wi Fi client network is included as a potential connection when the client interface is enabled and the system is searching for Access Points it knows When set to FALSE the Wi Fi client network is kept for reference but is not automatically used Priority Int Instructs the client to always attempt connecting to this network regardless of availability of other networks signal strength etc Authentication OPEN default The authentication method for the AP being connected to WPA_PSK WPA2_PSK Encryption NONE default The encryption method for the AP being connected to TKIP AES_CCMP Passphrase String 64 WPA WPA2 passphrase 8 63 ascii chars or key 64 hex digits DHCP TRUE default When set to TRUE DHCP is used to acquire the network configuration from the AP FALSE When set to FALSE the static configuration values shown below are used to connect to the AP Note that unless this value is specifically set to FALSE DHCP is enabled regardless of any network parameters that may be set IP Netmask Gateway DNS IPAddr ddd ddd ddd ddd The IP address to be used by the receiver If not using DHCP for example 10 0 0 2 Netmask ddd ddd ddd ddd The netmask to be used by the receiver If not using DHCP for example 255 255 255 0 Gateway ddd ddd ddd ddd The IP address of the default gateway If not using DHCP for exa
166. ze Elapsed o lows Log Name Port Format Trigger Period GLOEPHEMERISB d COM2 Binary OnChanged RANGEB Binary OnTime RAWEPHEMB Binary OnChanged RAWIMUSB Binary OnNew IMUTOANTOFFSET Binary OnChanged VEHICLEBODYROT Binary OnChanged I Refer NovAtel Connect within the Help or the chm file bundled with the software for further logging details 60 ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4 Operation Chapter 3 3 7 3 Pass Through Logging 3 8 The pass through logging feature enables the GNSS receiver to redirect any ASCII or binary data that is input at a specified COM port or USB port to any specified receiver COM or USB port This capability in conjunction with the SEND command allows the receiver to perform bidirectional communications with other devices such as a modem terminal or another receiver There are several pass through logs PASSCOM1 PASSCOM2 PASSCOM3 PASSXCOM1 PASSXCOM2 PASSXCOM3 PASSUSB1 PASSUSB2 PASSUSB3 PASSICOMX PASSNCOM and PASSAUX are available on OEMG family receivers for logging through serial ports Refer to the PASSCOM logs in the OEMG Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for details ProPak6 Web User Interface UI The ProPak6 is able to perform basic monitoring configuration and updating tasks over a selected Ethernet Wi Fi network The feature functionality available for the ProPak6 web UI is e Advanced Tracking DOP Status O

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