ProPak6 Quick Start Guide
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1. 6 mounting features sized for 1 4 or M6 hardware Accommodates 5 8 or 16 mm diameter washer GETTING TO KNOW THE PROPAK6 Refer to ProPak6 User Manual OM 20000148 for details on all ProPak6 connectors labelling and LEDs as well as detailed installation and operation instructions Refer to the OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for details regarding any ProPak6 logs or commands Table 1 ProPak6 Back Connector Definitions Connector Type Connector Label Description GNSS GPS1 and GPS2 antennas TNC model dependant GNSS Antenna a GNSS GPS1 antenna TNC and external oscillator BNC model O dependant External Oscillator 4 pin LEMO power connector f PWR a 9 pin LEMO expansion port for CAN1 and CAN2 er vevice S Device eran Vien arn eenoeet Cane eee nae rer ees micro B connector high speed only 480 Mbps 4 usg ee vevice DEVICE Ethernet RJ45 connector 4 Event Input 3 Event Output DB9 female connector I O port is configurable COM1 COM1 COM2 COM3 IMU DB9 male communications port COM2 RS 232 RS 422 selectable via software COM3 IMU Serial Communication Ports Table 2 ProPak6 Front Label Definitions Button Connector LED Label LED States Description Type Power button and status LED N A Off Solid red Valid power Press and hold the power button a minimum of 3 s and maximum of 10 s to power down the ProPak6 N A Off Logging button2. are issued CELLULARCONFIG POWER ON enables the radio CELLULARCONFIG APN lt APN gt sets AP name CELLULARCONFIG USERNAME lt USERNAME gt sets user name CELLULARCONFIG PASSWORD lt PASSWORD gt sets APN password CELLULARCONFIG DATA ON enables disables data connectivity on the configured APN CELLULARCONFIG DATAROAM ON enables disables data connectivity when roaming 8 If internet access is required over this interface issue the SETPREFERREDNETIF CELL command 9 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 OM20000129 for log and command details AIRPLANE MODE Enabling Airplane Mode turns off any Wi Fi Bluetooth or cellular radios in the ProPak Airplane Mode is disabled by default radio 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 mode was enabled are not restored e Issue the following commands AIRPLANEMODE ENABLE AIRPLANEMODE DISABLE e Log AIRPLANEMODE to view the status of Airplane mode ENABLING SBAS The ProPak6 is capable of SBAS positioning This positioning mode is enabled using the SBASCONTROL command as follows SBASCONTROL ENABLE AUTO Once enabled th
3. 3 Pw we Blink red Rx RS 232 Solid green RS 422 Off Wi Fi radio status LED Solid blue ready state Off Bluetooth radio status LED Solid blue ready state Bluetooth CELLULAR OPTIONAL CELL Off Fully integrated TNC cellular modem Solid red no signal antenna connector GPRS HSPA and l status LED Blink red error Solid amber cell network available IP not available Blink green IP activity Tx Rx Solid green IP available idle SIM Push push style SIM card holder o o Open Covered Mini SIM only 25 mm x 15 mm Remove SIM card holder cover to insert card replace cover to avoid damaging card SETTING UP A PROPAK6 Complete the following steps to connect and power the ProPak6 Be sure to mount the antenna to a secure stable structure with an unobstructed view of the sky 1 Connect GNSS antennas to the ANT1 port and ANT2 port if equipped found on the back of the ProPak6 and connect an external oscillator if equipped to the adjacent OSC port Refer to the ProPak6 User Manual OM 20000148 for detailed instructions 2 Connect the COM1 or USB port on the receiver to the USB or serial port on a computer If using a USB connection install the USB drivers available www novatel com support firmware software and manuals firmware software updates novatel connect Connect the power cable connector to the f PWR port on the back of the ProPak6 4 Connect a cellular antenna to the CELL port on the front of the P
4. For product information contact novatel com sales novatel com 1 800 NOVATEL U S and Canada or 403 295 4900 China 0086 21 54452990 8011 Europe 44 1993 848 736 SE Asia and Australia 61 400 883 601 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS For questions or comments regarding the ProPak6 please contact NovAtel using one of these methods Email support novatel com Web www novatel com Phone 1 800 NOVATEL U S and Canada 1 403 295 4900 International Fax 403 295 4901 2A O x Quick Start Guide ProPak6 OEM6 Waypoint NovAtel and RT 2 are registered trademarks of NovAtel Inc ProPak6 NovAtel Connect and NovAtel CORRECT are trademarks of NovAtel Inc All other brand names are trademarks of their respective holders Copyright 2014 NovAtel Inc All rights reserved Printed in Canada on recycled paper Recyclable Unpublished rights reserved under international copyright laws 16
5. latency is recommended Once the base and rover are set up configure them for RTCA RTCM RTCMV3 CMR CMR or NOVATELX corrections Below is a NOVATELX example replace the latitude longitude and height coordinates shown with those of the base Base Serielconrig goms 115200 n 6 1 nm on fix position latitude longitude height enter your own lat long and hgt values generatertkcorrections novatelx com2 Rover serialcontig coms 115200 n 8 1 n on interfacemode com2 novatelx none off NovAtel CORRECT with RTK RT 2 are real time kinematic software products developed by NovAtel Optimal RTK performance is achieved when both the base and rovers are NovAtel products however NovAtel CORRECT with RTK will operate with equipment from other manufacturers when using RTCM RTCMV3 and CMR messaging For more base rover configurations search the key words rover base at www novatel com support search Refer to ProPak6 User Manual OM 20000148 for additional information SECURITY By default minimal network port security is set It is the responsibility of the user to assess security requirements and configure the ProPak6 as necessary Refer to the security section of the ProPak6 User Manual OM 20000148 for security settings Additional Functionality Refer to the ProPak6 User Manual OM 20000148 for set up and installation instructions for CAN External Oscillator and other functionality 15 CONTACT SALES
6. with user configurable ol L g i Solid green gt 40 memory available status LED ogging Solid green Operational mode Solid amber 20 40 Solid red lt 20 Alternate green amber busy Solid green 6 satellites Off no fix Indicates satellite position status for gt Blink amber single point the corresponding receiver Position Solid amber converging accuracy Solid green converged accuracy Blink green PSR PDP corrections INS ALN INS INS e B ALN Off INS status indication SPAN Solid red active configuration only Blink red error Alternate red amber orientation or initial position Alternate green amber solution free Solid amber aligning Blink amber high variance Green solid solution good Blink green alignment complete ALN Off no dual card lt 4 satellites Solid amber FLOAT solution ALIGN heading status indication Dual Solid Green fixed solution antenna configuration only HOST Off USB Host Type A connector Solid red idle ProPak6 built in USB Host with status Blink red active feo 4 g S Off 0 satellites Indicates number of satellites being if 1 Bo Solid red 1 3 satellites tracked by the corresponding receiver i po Tracking Solid amber 4 5 satellites Table 2 ProPak6 Front Label Definitions Button Connector LED Label LED States Description Type COM COM 1 2 Off Transmit Receive indication COM 1 2 m ql ands Blink green Tx RS 232 and or
7. EDNETIF WIFI command Issue the SAVECONFIG command to save the configuration to Non Volatile Memory NVM 11 CELLULAR NETWORK CONFIGURATION Gellular Network 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 follow ing 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 gt MUTT TL PSN NMDH13180001D Novw4ttei e C IMEI A0000000000001 HW Rev 1 00 P N 01019074 Made in Canada www novatel ca The cellular provider may require additional activation steps Refer to any instructions provided with the SIM card 3 Remove the SIM card cover insert the SIM card and replace the cover Once the SIM card is correctly installed secure the SIM cover to the base using a gt screwdriver Screws should be torqued to 4 6 inch pound Failure to properly secure SIM cover will violate ProPak6 IP67 ingress rating 4 Ensure a cellular antenna is connected to the ProPak6 and turn the ProPak6 power on 5 Log CELLULARSTATUS ONCHANGED to display the modem and cellular connection status 12 6 Log CELLULARINFO ONCE to display modem and network information 7 The CELLULARCONFIG command is issued to configure cellular parameters The following commands
8. ad Ke oes 1 40 QUICK START GUIDE GM 14915125 Rev 3 August 2014 ProPak6 Front This guide provides the basic information needed to set up and use a NovAtel ProPak USER MANUALS For detailed information on the installation and operation of the NovAtel receiver download the ProPak6 User Manual OM 20000148 For detailed information on the logs and commands used to configure the NovAtel receiver download the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 v If a SPAN GNSS INS capable ProPak6 was purchased download the SPAN on OEM6 Quick Start Guide GM 14915112 To purchase SPAN firmware contact Sales NovAtel com to obtain SPAN software functionality for your receiver BOX CONTENTS The following is provided with the ProPak6 NovAtel part number e ProPak6 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 01017663 e Null modem serial cable 01017658 e DB9 male extension cable 01018520 e O DB9 male interface cable 01018519 e Mounting bracket and screws 70023096 quantity 2 and 28523058 quantity 4 Additional Equipment Required The additional equipment listed below is required for a typical setup refer to ProPak6 User Manual OM 20000148 for further details e A standard 12 VDC power outlet or 9 36 VDC power supply capable of at least 14 W e A Windows computer with a RS 232 DB 9 Ethernet or USB por
9. ction Detailed instructions for using NovAtel Connect are available from within the utility Help Default baud rate of 115200 is preferred if a higher is not available No handshaking Tracking Satellites Indicator Once a connection is established the number and type of satellites being tracked display in the upper left corner of Connect s Constellation window GPS 10 10 W GLONASS 0 8 SBAS 0 3 Entering Commands Commands can be sent to the receiver using the NovAtel Connect Console window found under View Note the following when entering commands e Logs can be requested in three formats ASCII e g log BESTPOSA Abbreviated ASCII e g log BESTPOS and Binary e g log BESTPOSB Abbreviated ASCII is the best format to use when working directly with the receiver For data collection use ASCII or Binary e Press ENTER to send the command string to the receiver Commands are not case sensitive Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for the list of available commands and logs and the parameters to use POST PROCESSING Post mission data processing refers to cases where GNSS data collected by the receiver is processed after the entire data collection session is complete ProPak6 output is compatible with post processing software from NovAtel s Waypoint Products Group For details see www novatel com Products Waypoint Software DATA LOGGING A
10. e Solution type field shown in the Position window of NovAtel Connect should change from Single to SBAS SBAS satellites display in the Constellation window The ProPak 6 tracks available SBAS satellites including WAAS EGNOS and other SBAS systems 1 Optional consult the cellular data provider to determine if required 13 6 Position x GPS 10 10 Latitude Siateresa7e 068m k op 0 8 Longitude H4066 O 5 m 0 3 Hgt MBL 1065 348m Lm Salution type SEAS lono comecton Multi frequency Advanced ATK status WA Solution age 0 second Differential age 5 seconds of satellites i0 Used in solution co UL GLO 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 along with a subscription service Available CORRECT with PPP can use the following correction subscriptions e NovAtel CORRECT with TerraStar e Veripos Apex and Apex Receivers must be powered and tracking an L Band satellite prior to activating a subscription service For more information on L Band positioning e Refer to a NovAtel Application Note APN 061 NovAtel CORRECT with TerraStar APN 062 NovAtel CORRECT with Veripos o
11. ed RTCA data and download firmware The ProPak6 is also equipped with NTRIP Version 2 0 client and server capability Instructions on configuring Ethernet and NTRIP are in application note APN 057 at www novatel com support search items Application 20Note Also refer to the ProPak6 User Manual OM 20000148 and the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM20000129 BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION 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 Issue the BLUETOOTHCONFIG POWER ON command to turn on the Bluetooth radio The Bluetooth LED on the front of the ProPak6 lights blue X 3 Log BLUETOOTHSTATUS ONCHANGED to display the Bluetooth radio status 4 Issue the SAVECONFIG command to save the configuration to Non Volatile Memory NVM Pairing 5 Issue the BLUETOOTHDISCOVERABILITY ON command to allow Bluetooth devices to locate and pair with the ProPak6 6 If prompted enter the PIN confirmation ProPak6 default pin number 0000 Accept or log BLUETOOTHSTATUS to verify pass code 7 Issue the BLUETOOTHDISCOVERABILITY OFF command to turn off Bluetooth discovery Connecting 8 Determine the serial port assigned to Bluetooth for the connected computer COM port X and connect to the device over this port P o RSME o R x General Hardware Services Bluetooth ProPak 6 NMCM13260014H Device Functions Name Type Standa
12. fault gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server F Validate settings upon exit Refer to the ProPak6 User Manual OM 20000148 for detailed installation and configuration instructions Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM20000129 for log and command details 10 Wi Fi Client 1 Connect the ProPak6 to a computer using one of the communication ports and turn power on Scanning 2 Log WIFICLISCANRESULTS ONCHANGED to display a list of the scan results 3 Log WIFICLISTATUS ONCHANGED to monitor the connection status 4 Issue the following commands WIFICONFIG MODE CLIENT defines receivers as Client WIFICONFIG STATE ENABLED enables Client receiver WIFICLICONTROL SCAN initiates scanning for AP 5 Review the WIFICLISCANRESULTS log for any detected APs Connecting 6 Issue WIFICLICONFIG 1 SSID XXXX where XXXX Is the open AP to connect to 7 Issue the following commands WIFICLICONFIG 1 ENABLED TRUE WIFICLICONTROL APPLYCONFPIG Refer to the WIFICLICONFIG command in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM20000129 for instructions on connecting to WPA personal and WPA2 personal as well as additional log and command details Once Wi Fi is connected the ProPak6 Client is accessible on the LAN 8 9 If Internet access is required over this interface issue the SETPREFERR
13. n extensive set of logs are available to capture data refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM20000129 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 Data can be collected through NovAtel Connect using the Logging Control Window R amp COM11 Logging Control Window LO o COM2 Current Port xt amp Zi Log File Logs Size Elapsed 0 0 00kB Port Format Trigger COM2 Binary OnChanged COM2 Binary OnTime RAWEPHEMB COM2 Binary OnChanged RAWIMUSB COM2 Binary OnNew IMUTOANTOFFSET COM2 Binary OnChanged VEHICLEBODYROT COM2 OnChanged Different logging profiles can also be created to facilitate different logging requirements Refer to the NovAtel Connect help and or the ProPak6 User Manual OM 20000148 for details on logging ONBOARD MEMORY The ProPak6 contains 4 GB of memory for onboard data storage Data can be logged to internal memory and downloaded for post processing The ProPak6 onboard memory can be accessed using FTP Refer to the ProPak6 User Manual OM 20000148 for details ETHERNET CONNECTION The ProPak6 is equipped with a 10 100 baseT Ethernet port that supports IPv4 Internet layer TCP IP transport ping and connections from the Telnet client The port can be used to perform remote debugging receive MRTCA modifi
14. r APN 051 Positioning Modes of Operation service dependent available from www novatel com support search items Application 20Note e Refer to the OEM6 Family Installation and Operation User Manual OM 20000128 and or the ProPak6 User Manual OM 20000148 e Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM 20000129 for log and command details e Visit www novatel com support and speak with a Customer Service representative e Visit www novatel com products novatel correct 14 LOG REAL TIME KINEMATIC RTK POSITIONING Corrections can be transmitted from a base station to a rover station to improve position accuracy to centimetre level The base station is the GNSS receiver that is acting as the stationary reference It 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 but which can receive correction messages from a base station to calculate differential GNSS positions In most cases a data link between the base station and rover station two NovAtel receivers is required in order to receive corrections It is also possible to receive and use RTK corrections from established networks SBAS and L Band corrections can be acquired with one receiver and are exceptions to the base rover concept although neither are considered RTK positioning Generally a link capable of data throughput at a rate of 19200 bits per second and less than 4 0 s
15. rd Serial over Bluetoothfiink COM26 Ports COM Device Function Summary Manufacturer Microsoft Location on Bluetooth Device RFCOMM Protocol TDI 5 Device status This device is working properly _ Properties OK Cancel Once a device is paired with the ProPak6 it is automatically detected and a connection established once in range if Bluetooth is enabled Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM20000129 for any log and command details WI FI CONFIGURATION When the ProPak6 Wi Fi radio is enabled it can be configured to act as a Access Point AP or Client Wi Fi AP default 1 2 Connect the ProPak6 to a computer using one of the communication ports and turn power on Log WIFIAPSTATUS ONCHANGED to view connection status Once powered the radio is automatically enabled and the LED on the front of the ProPak6 lights blue it may take up to 10 seconds for the AP to become available Configure the ICOM ports using the ICOMCONFIG command If required configure port security using the IPSERVICE command If using configure NTRIP Issue the SAVECONFIG command to save the configuration to Non Volatile Memory NVM oe Ss SS I SS On a Wi Fi Client scan for a ProPak6 and connect to it When prompted enter a password and press OK This network ProPak 6 NMDH13180001D requires a network key WPA PSK WPA 2 PSK Key Key NMDH13180001D W Show text in the pas
16. roPak6 if equipped Configure and or enable ports radios and receiver settings as required refer to ProPak6 User Manual OM 20000148 for details NOVATEL CONNECT Once installed NovAtel Connect provides a graphical interface to establish communication control and monitor the operation of your NovAtel receiver Go to www novatel com support firmware software and manuals firmware software updates novatel connect to access and download the latest version of NovAtel Connect PC Utilities Establishing a New Receiver Connection The first time a serial port is opened to communicate with 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 Connect 2 Select New Connection from the Welcome window Welcome x Device Type Type Serial v Seral a Tiari I ile Open Help Serial setti stwork Open A Recent Connection ba Open Playback _ Passive a ConnectionB Baud Rate 115200 v Read Only HEP Connections a eA E _ Hardware Handshaking v1 2 0 32 www novatel com W Show on startup In the New Connection window 3 Enter a name for the connection 4 Selecta Device Type to use to communicate from the drop list e Serial choose a COM port e USB choose a COM port e Network choose a receiver and define network settings 5 Click the OK button to save the new conne
17. sword field The default password is the Product Serial Number PSN located on the bottom of the ProPak6 9 Configure network properties on the connected Client computer to use a static IP address General Networking Sharing General Connect using K D Link DWA 125 Wireless N 150 USB Adapter rev A3 You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator IPv4 Connectivity No network access for the appropriate IP settings IPv6 Connectivity No Internet access Media State Enabled SSID ProPak 6 NMDH13180001D Duration 00 04 03 Speed 52 0 Mbps Signal Quality Activity This connection uses the following items Scr Software Firewall NDIS IM Filter IZ QoS Packet Scheduler A File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Intemet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 4 Intemet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 amp Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 1 0 Driver Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder mW bet RIES Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 2 08 2 ot Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 De
18. t e A quality GNSS antenna such as NovAtel s 700 or ANT series e An antenna cable with a TNC male connector at the receiver end such as NovAtel s GPS C016 model e A cellular antenna and SIM card model dependant ProPak6 Back PROPAK6 MOUNTING Use brackets and screws provided with the ProPak6 to facilitate mounting the receiver to a surface Prior to connecting any cables and installing the ProPak6 in a fixed position attach the supplied mounting brackets to the ProPak6 High Vibration ProPak6 Mounting gt For high vibration installations mount the ProPak6 directly using 1 4 20 UNC threaded screws 4 locations Vibration dampeners or isolators for additional vibration reduction may also be used user supplied Figure 1 Mounting Bracket Installation Thread the included mounting screws 4 through the bracket holes and into the ProPak6 mounting hole g Align the included mounting brackets 2 over the mounting holes of the ProPak6 Flip the ProPak6 Thickness of Mounting plate T upside down T 0 25 min T 0 375 max gt lt 68 06 8 18 20 l Typical i A Total length of screw lf mounting a ProPak6 to a fixed location without using the provided backets the total length of the mounting screw must have a range of T 0 25 minimum by T 0 375 maximum Use 1 4 20 screws to secure the receiver torqued to 2 foot pound 24 inches pounds
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