Novatel ProPak6 Manuale utente

ProPak6™

GM-14915125 Rev 3 August 2014

QUICK START GUIDE

ProPak6 - Front

This guide provides the basic information needed to set up and use a NovAtel®ProPak6.

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).

BOX CONTENTS

The following is provided with the ProPak6 (NovAtel part number):

• ProPak6 receiver with built in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, USB 2.0 and 4 GB of onboard memory

• 12 VDC power adapter (CLA) with slow blow fuse (01017663)

• Null modem serial cable (01017658)

• DB9 male extension cable (01018520)

• I/O DB9 male interface cable (01018519)

• 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).

• A standard 12 VDC power outlet or 9-36 VDC power supply capable of at least 14 W

• A Windows computer with a RS-232 DB-9, Ethernet or USB port

• A quality GNSS antenna, such as NovAtel’s 700 or ANT series

• An antenna cable with a TNC male connector at the receiver end

such as NovAtel’s GPS-C016 model

• A cellular antenna and SIM card (model dependant)

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If a SPAN®GNSS+INS capable ProPak6 was purchased, download the SPAN on

OEM6 Quick Start Guide (GM-14915112). To purchase SPAN firmware, contact

[email protected] to obtain SPAN software functionality for your receiver.

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.

Figure 1: Mounting Bracket Installation

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High Vibration ProPak6 Mounting

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).

Align the included mounting

brackets (2) over the

mounting holes of

the ProPak6

Thread the included mounting

screws (4) through the bracket holes and

into the ProPak6 mounting hole

Flip the ProPak6

upside down

Use a screw driver

to securely

tighten screws (4)

60.0

6.8

18.20

6 mounting features sized for 1/4” or M6 hardware.

Accommodates 5/8” or 16 mm diameter washer.

(Ø6.8)

Typical

200.0

If 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).

Thickness of Mounting plate (T)

[T + 0.25”] min - [T + 0.375”] max

Total length of screw

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 Antenna

External Oscillator

ANT 1

ANT 2

ANT1

OSC

GNSS GPS1 and GPS2 antennas (TNC) (model dependant)

GNSS GPS1 antenna (TNC) and external oscillator (BNC) (model

dependant)

Power PWR

4-pin LEMO power connector

Expansion

EXP. 9-pin LEMO expansion port for CAN1 and CAN2

USB DEVICE USB Device (Type micro B) connector (high speed only) 480 Mbps

Ethernet

Ethernet RJ45 connector

I/O

I/O 4 Event Input/3 Event Output (DB9 female connector)

I/O port is configurable

Serial Communication

Ports

COM1

COM2

COM3/IMU

COM1, COM2, COM3/IMU DB9 male communications port

RS-232 (RS-422 selectable via software)

Table 2: ProPak6 - Front Label Definitions

Button/

Connector/LED

Type

Label LED States Description

Power

N/A Off

Solid red = Valid power

Solid green = Operational mode

Power button and status LED

Press and hold the power button a

minimum of 3 s and maximum of 10 s

to power down the ProPak6

Logging

N/A Off

Solid green = >40% memory available

Solid amber = 20-40%

Solid red = <20%

Alternate green/amber = busy

Logging button with user configurable

status LED

Tracking

Off = 0 satellites

Solid red = 1-3 satellites

Solid amber = 4-5 satellites

Solid green = 6+ satellites

Indicates number of satellites being

tracked by the corresponding receiver

Position

Off = no fix

Blink amber = single point

Solid amber = converging accuracy

Solid green = converged accuracy

Blink green = PSR/PDP corrections

Indicates satellite position status for

the corresponding receiver

INS

ALN

INS

Off

Solid red = active

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/<4 satellites

Solid amber = FLOAT solution

Solid Green = fixed solution

INS status indication (SPAN

configuration only)

ALIGN heading status indication (Dual

antenna configuration only)

HOST Off

Solid red = idle

Blink red = active

USB Host (Type A) connector -

ProPak6 built in USB Host with status

LED

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INS ALN

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/).

3. Connect the power cable connector to the PWR port on the back of the ProPak6.

4. Connect a cellular antenna to the CELL port on the front of the ProPak6 (if equipped).

5. Configure and/or enable ports, radios and receiver settings as required (refer to ProPak6 User Manual

(OM-20000148) for details).

COM 1, 2

and 3

Off

Blink green = Tx RS-232

Blink red = Rx RS-232

Solid green = RS-422

Transmit/Receive indication (COM 1, 2

and/or 3)

Wi-Fi

Off

Solid blue = ready state

Wi-Fi radio status LED

Bluetooth

Off

Solid blue = ready state

Bluetooth radio status LED

CELLULAR - OPTIONAL

CELL Off

Solid red = no signal

Blink red = error

Solid amber = cell network available-IP not

available

Blink green = IP activity (Tx/Rx)

Solid green = IP available/idle

Fully integrated TNC cellular modem

antenna connector (GPRS/HSPA) and

status LED

Mini-SIM only

(25 mm x 15 mm)

SIM Push-push style SIM card holder

Remove SIM card holder cover to insert card; replace cover to avoid damaging card.

Table 2: ProPak6 - Front Label Definitions

Button/

Connector/LED

Type

Label LED States Description

Open Covered

NOVATEL CONNECT™

Once installed, NovAtel Connect provides a graphical interface to establish communication, control and

monitor the operation of your NovAtel receiver.

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.

In the New Connection window:

3. Enter a name for the connection.

4. Select a Device Type to use to communicate from the drop list:

• Serial - choose a COM port

• USB - choose a COM port

• Network - choose a receiver and define network settings

5. Click the OK button to save the new connection.

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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.

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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.

Entering Commands

Commands can be sent to the receiver using the NovAtel Connect Console window (found under View

menu if not displayed by default). Enter commands in the text box at the bottom of the Console window.

Note the following when entering commands:

• 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.

• Press ENTER to send the command string to the receiver. Commands are not case sensitive.

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.

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The Solution Status is also indicated as computed in the Position window.



Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual (OM-20000129) for

the list of available commands and logs and the parameters to use.

DATA LOGGING

An 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.

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 (modified 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 .

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.

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. Connect the ProPak6 to a computer using one of the communication ports and turn power on.

2. Log WIFIAPSTATUS ONCHANGED to view connection status.

3. 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).

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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.

4. Configure the ICOM ports using the ICOMCONFIG command.

5. If required, configure port security using the IPSERVICE command.

6. If using, configure NTRIP.

7. Issue the SAVECONFIG command to save the configuration to Non-Volatile Memory (NVM).

8. On a Wi-Fi Client, scan for a ProPak6 and connect to it. When prompted, enter a password and press

OK:

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.



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.

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