Applanix LVX User manual

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LVX User Guide
Document #:
PUBS-MAN-005635
Revision:
7
Date:
April 6, 2021

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. LVX Performance Specification......................................................................... 1
2. LVX Features.............................................................................................................. 1
3. LVX Hardware Description and Interface.................................................................. 2
3.1. Mechanical.......................................................................................................... 2
3.2. DMI Installation.................................................................................................. 5
3.2.1. Mounting Brackets...................................................................................... 5
3.2.2. Assemble Distance Measuring Indicator.................................................... 6
3.2.3. Install Distance Measuring Indicator.......................................................... 8
3.2.4. Install DMI Cable ..................................................................................... 10
3.3. Electrical........................................................................................................... 11
3.3.1. Antenna..................................................................................................... 11
3.3.2. Power / IO Connector ............................................................................... 12
3.3.1. PPS and Event In ...................................................................................... 12
3.3.2. Serial Ports................................................................................................ 13
3.3.3. Ethernet..................................................................................................... 15
3.3.4. Power In.................................................................................................... 15
3.3.5. DMI Connector......................................................................................... 15
3.4. Front Panel LEDs.............................................................................................. 16
4. LVX Control Software and Configuration ............................................................... 17
4.1. Connecting a Web Browser.............................................................................. 17
4.2. Web User Interface Layout............................................................................... 18
4.3. Receiver Status, Solution Monitor and Display................................................ 19

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4.4. Data Logging .................................................................................................... 20
4.5. PPS and ASCII Time Tag Synchronization...................................................... 24
4.5.1. PPS signal:................................................................................................ 24
4.5.2. 1 PPS ASCII Time Tag Message:............................................................. 24
4.6. System Configuration ....................................................................................... 25
4.6.1. Antenna Configurations:........................................................................... 26
4.6.2. Tracking Configuration:............................................................................ 27
4.6.3. Position Configuration:............................................................................. 29
4.6.4. General Configuration: ............................................................................. 30
4.6.5. INS Configuration:.................................................................................... 31
4.6.6. IMU Body Frame Definition: ................................................................... 32
4.6.7. Reference Body Frame Definition:........................................................... 32
4.6.8. Vehicle Body Frame:................................................................................ 33
4.6.9. DMI Frame Definition:............................................................................. 34
4.6.10. Lever Arm Definitions:............................................................................. 34
4.6.11. Mounting Angles: ..................................................................................... 36
4.6.12. DMI Scale Factor Calculation .................................................................. 39
4.6.13. I/O Configuration:..................................................................................... 40
4.6.14. Differential Corrections Configuration:.................................................... 41
4.6.15. Ethernet Configuration: ............................................................................ 42
4.6.16. Firmware upgrade:.................................................................................... 43
5. Calibrate Antenna Installation for GAMS................................................................ 44
5.1. Accurate Baseline Measurement....................................................................... 44
5.1.1. Save Settings............................................................................................. 45
5.2. GAMS Calibration............................................................................................ 46
5.2.1. Calibration Set-up..................................................................................... 47
5.2.2. Calibration................................................................................................. 49

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5.2.3. Save Calibration........................................................................................ 51
5.2.4. GAMS Operation...................................................................................... 51
6. Real Time Output ICD.............................................................................................. 52
6.1. ASCII-NMEA Output....................................................................................... 52
6.1.1. Nonstandard ASCII messages: ................................................................. 53
6.2. Binary Output.................................................................................................... 57
6.2.1. Binary Data Types .................................................................................... 57
6.2.2. Binary Output ICD.................................................................................... 59
6.2.3. GSOF 49 (31H) INS Integrated Navigation Solution:.............................. 61
6.2.4. GSOF 50 (32H) INS Integrated Navigation Solution RMS:.................... 63
6.2.5. GSOF 51 (33H) Event Marker Information: ............................................ 65
6.2.6. GSOF 59 and 60 (3bH and 3cH)) Event Triggered Navigation
Information: .............................................................................................................. 66
7. Appendix A –RTK Setup......................................................................................... 69
7.1. RTK using the NTRIP Client on the LVX........................................................ 69
7.2. RTX over IP...................................................................................................... 71
7.3. RTK using external NTRIP Client SW............................................................. 72
8. Technical Support..................................................................................................... 76

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List of Figures
Figure 1: LVX Enclosure .................................................................................................................1
Figure 2: LVX Mechanical Drawing................................................................................................3
Figure 3: LVX Center of Navigation................................................................................................4
Figure 4: LVX Center of Gravity.....................................................................................................5
Figure 5: DMI Collet Mounting Guide ............................................................................................7
Figure 6: Attach Collets to Universal Hub Adapter .........................................................................8
Figure 7: Slip Collets over Wheel Lug Nuts ....................................................................................9
Figure 8: Slip DMI Restraint Bracket over Restraint Rod ...............................................................9
Figure 9: Attach Permanent DMI Restraint Bracket to Vehicle Fender.........................................10
Figure 10: Attach DMI Cable to Restraint Rod..............................................................................10
Figure 11: Attach DMI Cable to Restraint Rod.............................................................................11
Figure 12: Power / IO Connector Pin-Out......................................................................................13
Figure 13: Cable Wiring Diagram..................................................................................................14
Figure 14: COM 2 Serial Cable......................................................................................................14
Figure 15: COM 1 Serial Cable......................................................................................................14
Figure 16: DMI Connector Pin-Out ...............................................................................................15
Figure 17: Connection Credentials.................................................................................................17
Figure 18: Welcome Screen ...........................................................................................................18
Figure 19: Language Selection.......................................................................................................18
Figure 20: Main Menu....................................................................................................................19
Figure 21: System Status- Identity .................................................................................................20
Figure 22: Data Logging Start/Stop ...............................................................................................21
Figure 23: Logging Configuration..................................................................................................22
Figure 24: Data Files......................................................................................................................23
Figure 25:PPS Time Tag................................................................................................................24

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Figure 26: Receiver Configuration.................................................................................................26
Figure 27: Antenna Configuration..................................................................................................26
Figure 28: Tracking Configuration.................................................................................................28
Figure 29: Position Configuration..................................................................................................29
Figure 30: Receiver Reset ..............................................................................................................30
Figure 31: General Configuration ..................................................................................................30
Figure 32: IMU Body Frame Definition ........................................................................................33
Figure 33: Vehicle Body Frame .....................................................................................................34
Figure 34: LVX Reference and IMU Body Frame.........................................................................37
Figure 35: Tait-Bryan Planes and Axis ..........................................................................................37
Figure 36: Tait-Bryan Rotations Diagram......................................................................................38
Figure 37: INS Configuration.........................................................................................................39
Figure 38: I/O Configuration..........................................................................................................40
Figure 39: Message Selection.........................................................................................................41
Figure 40: Differential Solution Display........................................................................................42
Figure 41: Ethernet Configuration..................................................................................................43
Figure 42: Firmware Installation....................................................................................................44
Figure 43: GAMS Parameter Setup................................................................................................45
Figure 44: ASCII Message Selection .............................................................................................53
Figure 45: Binary Message Selection.............................................................................................59

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1. Introduction
The purpose of this document is to provide an overview and quick guide on how to set
up, configure and operate the LVX product.
The LVX is a single enclosure dual antenna GNSS-Inertial solution designed to provide
high-accuracy real-time and post-processed position and orientation for applications with
constraints on size, weight and power.
Figure 1: LVX Enclosure
1.1. LVX Performance Specification
Please refer to the Applanix website for the official specification sheet:
https://www.applanix.com/downloads/products/specs/POS_LVX-Datasheet.pdf
2. LVX Features
The LVX has the following features:
High performance survey grade dual antenna GNSS module using 2 x 336-channel
Trimble Maxwell™ technology that tracks the following frequencies:
GPS: L1 C/A, L2E, L2C, L5
BeiDou: B1, B2
GLONASS: L1 and L2 C/A, L3 CDMA

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Galileo: E1, E5A, E5B, E5AltBOC
IRNSS: L5
QZSS: L1 C/A, L1 SAIF, L2C, L5, LEX
SBAS: L1 C/A, L5
Proprietary Trimble MEMS IMU technology with an update rate of 200Hz, calibrated to
meet the needs of mobile mapping applications.
Interfaces:
1 USB 2.0 device port
1 physical LAN Ethernet port:
oSupports links to 10BaseT/100BaseT auto-negotiate networks
2 x RS232 Serial ports (one Tx/Rx and one Tx/Rx/CTS/RTS)
1 Pulse Per Second Output
2 x Event Marker Input Support
Supported Network protocols:
HTTP (web GUI)
NMEA, GSOF, CMR over TCP/IP or UDP
Supported differential corrections:
CMR, CMR+™, sCMRx, RTCM 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2.
Navigation outputs:
ASCII: PPS Time Mark,NMEA-0183 (GBS; GGA; GLL; GNS; GRS; GSA;
GST; GSV; HDT; LLQ; AVR; GDP; DTM;BPQ; GGK; PJK; PJT; VGK; VHD;
RMC; ROT; VTG; ZDA).
Binary: Trimble GSOF.
Control software:
HTML Web browser (Google Chrome, Internet Explorer®, Mozilla Firefox,
Apple Safari, Opera)
3. LVX Hardware Description and Interface
3.1. Mechanical
The LVX is an IP67 sealed housing with mechanical dimensions as shown in Figure 2.
The location of the center of navigation, or sensing center of the IMU, is shown in Figure
3 along with the associated offsets from the axis target on top of the enclosure.

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Figure 2: LVX Mechanical Drawing

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Figure 3: LVX Center of Navigation

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Figure 4: LVX Center of Gravity
3.2. DMI Installation
The Distance Measuring Indicator (DMI) functions on either rear wheel. Applanix
recommends mounting the DMI on the driver’s side rear wheel to facilitate visual
monitoring of the device.
Do not mount the DMI on a steered wheel, as the DMI will yield
incorrect information. Damage to the DMI and mounting
hardware may result.
3.2.1. Mounting Brackets
Applanix recommends the installation of the Permanent DMI
Restraint Bracket kit. The (optional) Temporary DMI Restraint
Bracket kit is not suitable for use in permanent or long-term
installations. Failure of the temporary bracket components may
result in damage to the DMI assembly.
Each DMI is supplied with a Permanent DMI Restraint Bracket kit containing a bracket
and self-threading metal screws. Optional are extra collets, collet spacers and
replacement parts for the DMI sensor assembly (permanent DMI restraint and temporary
DMI restraint bracket kit). These optional items are available from Applanix.

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To Attach Permanent Bracket
1. Drill 1/8in (~3 mm) holes in rear fender lip, above wheel hub - use permanent bracket as
template (Figure 9).
2. Do not mount DMI restraint bracket at this time (to ensure DMI restraint rod is vertical
once DMI is installed).
To Attach Temporary Bracket (“Optional”)
1. Clean vehicle surface for placement of suction cups or magnetic strip.
2. Temporarily attach suction cups or magnetic strip.
3. Predetermine requirement for spacers, note special body features such as fender and
body protrusions (use of spacers is on an ‘as required’ basis).
4. Thread spacers onto temporary bracket.
5. Either thread on suction cups (onto spacers), or use supplied nylon screws to attach
magnetic strip instead.
6. Do not mount DMI restraint bracket and spacers at this time.
3.2.2. Assemble Distance Measuring Indicator
The Universal Hub Adapter (Figure 5) has pre-cut slots to accommodate three, four, five,
six, seven, eight, nine and ten bolt wheels. All installations use the reference slot (marked
with an ‘x’) and the slots labelled with the corresponding number of wheel bolts.
Note: Wheels with six bolts or more may require a larger diameter Universal Hub
Adapter (Figure 5).
The following are installation examples:
•On a four-bolt wheel use the reference slot ‘x’ and the slots labelled 4
•On a three-bolt wheel, use the slots labelled 6 and ‘x’
•On an eight-bolt wheel, use the slots labelled 4 and ‘x’
A minimum of three collets must be used to mount the Universal
Hub Adapter. It is not necessary to use a collet for each lug bolt
on the wheel.
To assemble the DMI, universal hub adapter and collets perform the following
(Figure 5 and Figure 6):

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1. Select sufficient collet spacers (optional), to position restraint rod perpendicular to road
with DMI and universal hub adapter installed. No interference between restraint rod and
vehicle fender and body is permitted.
2. Select bolts 1 in (2.54 cm) longer than total collet spacer height.
3. Assemble DMI using universal hub adapter, collet spacers, collets, washers and bolts in
order (Figure 5).
4. Keep bolts loose permitting collet jaws to fit over wheel nuts.
DMI
Encoder
LargeWasher
Spacer(s) Optional
if Necessary
Collet(s) Optional if
Necessary
Small Washer
Bolt
Universal HubAdapter
Figure 5: DMI Collet Mounting Guide

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Figure 6: Attach Collets to Universal Hub Adapter
3.2.3. Install Distance Measuring Indicator
The collet grips the wheel nut as the collet bolt is tightened.
Failure of a collet may result in damage to the DMI components.
Thoroughly remove rust and dirt from each wheel nut. Replace
damaged or corroded wheel nuts.
To install the assembled DMI on the vehicle perform the following:
5. Slip collets over wheel nuts (Figure 7).
6. Use circular grooves etched on universal hub adapter so that collets are equal distance
from DMI encoder shaft; off-centre placement of universal hub adapter will increase data
noise and cause excessive mechanical vibration.
7. Apply thread-lock compound to collet bolt threads prior to insertion. For successful
bonding, knowledge of adhesive characteristics is essential.
Over tightening of the collet bolts may result in thread stripping.
Under tightening of the collet bolts may result in a poor
mechanical connection and subsequent damage to the DMI
assembly.
8. Tighten collet bolts in a uniform manner using supplied 7/16 in or 1/2in nut driver - do not
exceed a torque value of 25 pound-force-inch (2.83 Newton metres) for the 1/4in - 20
bolts and 50 pound-force-inch (5.66 Newton metres) for the 5/16 in - 18 bolts.
9. Slip (permanent or temporary) restraint bracket over restraint rod and position rod
perpendicular to road (Figure 8).

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10. Attach DMI restraint bracket:
•Permanent - attach bracket using predrilled holes in rear fender lip using metal
screws (refer to Mounting Brackets on page 5 and Figure 9).
•Temporary using suction cups - thread spacers (if required) and suction cups onto
fender bracket, then fix fender bracket to vehicle body.
•Temporary using magnetic body strip - thread spacers (if required) and use flat head
nylon screws to attach the magnetic strip, then fix fender bracket to vehicle body.
Figure 7: Slip Collets over Wheel Lug Nuts
Figure 8: Slip DMI Restraint Bracket over Restraint Rod

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Figure 9: Attach Permanent DMI Restraint Bracket to Vehicle Fender
3.2.4. Install DMI Cable
Use tie-wraps to secure the DMI power and data cable along the routing path. Wrap the
cable/DMI connection with self-fusing tape to keep dust and moisture out of the
connection.
To install the DMI cable perform the following (Figure 10):
1. Plug DMI power and data cable into socket on DMI encoder.
2. Route cable along length of the restraint rod, secure with tie wraps.
Figure 10: Attach DMI Cable to Restraint Rod

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To prevent damage to the DMI sensor or cable, leave cable
slack at the DMI connector and fender bracket to accommodate
suspension movement.
3. Route DMI power and data cable to PCS.
Consider suspension movement and vehicle flexing during
cable routing. Prevent cable contact with the ground or moving
parts. Leave cable loops to prevent cable damage.
4. Connect DMI cable to PCS rear connector labelled DMI.
5. Figure 11 provides an example of DMI cable routing. The cable may be routed through
drilled holes or passed through the vehicle’s side doors or screens.
Figure 11: Attach DMI Cable to Restraint Rod
3.3. Electrical
The LVX has 4 connectors; two GNSS antenna connectors, a power/IO connector and a
DMI connector. The connector types, pin-out and electrical interfaces are described in the
following sections.
3.3.1. Antenna
The connector types are TNC and provide direct power to active antennas (5 to 7.5V).

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The LVX is designed to support a wide variety of GNSS antenna elements. GNSS band
coverage will be dictated by the bandwidth of the chosen antenna. The unit is capable of
supporting antenna elements with a minimum LNA gain of 32dB.
The recommended antenna electrical specifications are outlined below:
Frequency: 1565.5 to 1614 MHz
1217 to 1257 MHz
VSWR: 2.0 max.
Bandwidth: 60 MHz min.
Impedance: 50Ω
Peak Gain: 4dBic min.
Amplifier Gain* (without cable loss) +32 to +41 dB typical
Noise Figure: 1.5 dB typical
Output VSWR: 1.5:1 typical
Filtering: -30dB (±100 MHz)
DC Voltage: +5 to +7.5V dc
DC Current: 300mA max
* Required LNA Gain does not account for Antenna cable insertion loss.
The antenna choice is subject to the particular platform the LVX is being used on.
Special care of antenna placement must be taken during integration of the system to
minimize the impact of possible interferences. Failure to do so will result in the system
not meeting its specification.
3.3.2. Power / IO Connector
The power/IO connector used on LVX is a rugged DE 26 male connector made by
Amphenol, part number MDBR-A26PE-860.
The connector pin-out is shown below in Figure 12.
3.3.1. PPS and Event In
The PPS (Pulse per Second, pin 20) is the signal that indicates the integer epoch of
UTC/GPS time. It is a TTL 3.3V pulse active high with maximum current of 4mA.
The Event In 1 and 2 (pins 3 and 4) are the time markers of an external pulse. They are
used to capture the exact time of the external event initiated by a sensor (usually a
camera).
Event inputs can tolerate 3.3V or 5V TTL.

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THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED, STORED IN A RETRIEVAL SYSTEM OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT THE
PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF APPLANIX CORPORATION.
3.3.2. Serial Ports
There are two serial (COM) ports labeled respectively as COM1 and COM2.
COM1 is implemented as an RS232 level port without support for hardware handshaking.
COM2 is an RS232 level port with support for hardware handshaking through associated
CTS and RTS lines.
Pin #
Function
1
n/c
2
COM2 RS232 CTS
3
Event 1 input
4
Event 2 input
5
n/c
6
GND
7
COM1 RS232 Tx
8
COM1 RS232 Rx
9
USB DP
10
n/c
11
COM2 RS232 RTS
12
COM2 RS232 Tx
13
n/c
14
n/c
15
USB ID
16
Ethernet RD-
17
Ethernet TD-
18
USB DM
19
USB VBUS
20
PPS out
21
COM2 RS232 Rx
22
n/c
23
GND
24
Power
25
Ethernet RD+
26
Ethernet TD+
Figure 12: Power / IO Connector Pin-Out

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THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED, STORED IN A RETRIEVAL SYSTEM OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT THE
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Figure 13: Cable Wiring Diagram
I/O Pin
Pin Description
I/O Cable Mapping
Signal
Type
Signal
Direction
PIN
Connector
4
Event 2 input
1
DE-9
(Male)
-
Input
21
COM2 Rx
2
RS232
Input
12
COM2 Tx
3
RS232
Output
1
n/c
4
-
-
6
GND
5
Common
Common
3
Event 1 input
6
-
Input
11
COM2 RTS
7
RS232
Output
2
COM2 CTS
8
RS232
Input
5
n/c
9
-
-
Figure 14: COM 2 Serial Cable
I/O Pin
Pin Description
I/O Cable Mapping
Signal
Type
Signal
Direction
7
COM1 Tx
2
DE-9
(Female)
RS232
Output
8
COM1 Rx
3
RS232
Input
6
GND
5
Common
Common
20
PPS out
9
5V TTL
Output
Figure 15: COM 1 Serial Cable