Hemisphere GPS A326 AtlasLink User manual

A326 AtlasLink
™
Smart
Antenna
User Guide
Part No. 875-0352-D Rev. A4
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1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and
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Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing Atlas ink Smart ......................................................................... 1
Antenna ......................................................................................................................... 1
AtlasLink Overview.................................................................................... 2
Key Features ............................................................................................. 3
Parts List ................................................................................................... 3
Product Support ........................................................................................ 3
Chapter 2: Installing Atlas ink ....................................................................................... 4
Display, Mounting, and Connector ........................................................... 5
LED Display ............................................................................................... 5
Mounting AtlasLink ................................................................................... 6
Selecting the Proper Antenna Location..................................................... 6
Routing and Securing the Cables............................................................... 6
Mounting Options ..................................................................................... 6
Surface Mount .......................................................................................... 7
Pole Mount ............................................................................................... 8
Powering AtlasLink .................................................................................. 10
Power Considerations ............................................................................. 10
Connecting to a Power Source ................................................................ 10
Power/Data Connector ........................................................................... 11
Connecting to AtlasLink Web UI .............................................................. 12
AtlasLink Web UI Pages ........................................................................... 13
Status - Receiver Information ................................................................. 14
Status – Position ..................................................................................... 15
Status – Tracking ..................................................................................... 16
Status – L-Band/SBAS .............................................................................. 17
Receiver Mode Pages .............................................................................. 18
Receiver Mode – Rover ........................................................................... 19
Receiver Mode – BaseLink ...................................................................... 20
Receiver Mode – SmartLink .................................................................... 22
Configuration Pages ................................................................................ 24
Configuration – General .......................................................................... 25
Configuration – WiFi ............................................................................... 26
Configuration – Logging .......................................................................... 27
Filesystem ............................................................................................... 29
Firmware Update .................................................................................... 30
Reboot .................................................................................................... 32
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 33
Chapter 4: Technical Specifications .............................................................................. 36
Warranty Notice ..................................................................................... 43
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Chapter 1: Introducing AtlasLink Smart Antenna
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Chapter 1: Introducing Atlas ink Smart
Antenna
AtlasLink Overview
Key Features
Parts List
Product Support
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Chapter 1: Introducing AtlasLink Smart Antenna
Atlas ink Overview
Hemisphere GNSS’ all-new AtlasLink multi-GNSS, multi-frequency smart antenna is preconfigured
to receive corrections from Atlas GNSS global correction service.
*AtlasLink was designed from the ground up to excel in challenging environments and is ideal for
use in a variety of applications including precision agriculture, machine control, construction,
mining, and marine
* Automotive only for Korea.
Note: Throughout the rest of this manual, AtlasLink Smart Antenna is referred to simply as
AtlasLink.
Figure 1-1: Atlas ink Smart Antenna
AtlasLink is a versatile smart antenna with a number of first-class features:
• Utilizes Hemisphere’s Athena GNSS engine
• Atlas support over L-Band corrections
• Powerful Atlas web UI portal accessed via Wi-Fi
• Internal memory for data logging, download, and upload
• Environment-proven enclosure for the most aggressive user scenarios
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Key Features
Key features of AtlasLink include:
• Centimeter-level accuracy using Atlas* or Athena** technology in a rugged, all-in-one
enclosure
*requires subscription **requires activation
• Improved GNSS performance—particularly with RTK and/or L-Band
applications
• Very fast RTK fix and reacquisition times
• Supports WiFi, CAN, NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000*, for communication with external
devices
*requires NMEA certification
• WiFi
®
capability for wireless data transfer and receiver user interface
• Wide operating voltage range of 7-32 VDC, providing high transient
protection for any power source
• Integrated 2D tilt sensor enables offset corrections
AtlasLink supports a variety of protocols for communicating with navigation systems, data loggers,
CAN systems, and other devices.
Parts ist
Table 1-1 provides a description, quantity, and part number for each part in your kit.
Table 1-1: Atlas ink parts list
Part Qty Part Number
AtlasLink GNSS Smart Antenna 1 804-0138-0
Mounting adapter, 1” to 5/8” Pole Mount 1 710-0130-0
Mounting adapter, Flat Mount 1 710-0129-0
Note: Your kit will include one of the above mounting
adapters, depending on
our order.
Surface mount template 1 875-0350-0
The following accessor items are available for purchase separatel for our AtlasLink.
Power/data cable single DB9), 3 m 1 051-0129-002
Power/data cable unterminated), 4.6 m 1 051-0169-000
Radio cable, 2 m 1 051-0313-000
Product Support
If you have questions regarding the setup, configuration, or operation of AtlasLink, contact your
local dealer. For additional support information see “Technical Support” on page ii just before the
Contents page).
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Chapter 2: Installing AtlasLink
Chapter 2: Installing Atlas ink
Display, Mounting, and Connector
LED Display
Mounting AtlasLink
Selecting the Proper Antenna Location
Routing and Securing the Cables
Mounting Options
Powering AtlasLink
Connecting to AtlasLink Web UI
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Display, Mounting, and Connector
All connections and ports are located on the bottom of the unit, as shown in Figure 2-1. Table
2-1 provides additional information about each port/connection.
Mounting
holes
Power/data
connector
LED
display
Figure 2-1: Atlas ink
Table 2-1: Atlas ink ports and connections
Port/Connection Description
Mounting holes Four off-set mounting holes. Two adapters are available, the first
includes a marine 1” standard, adaptable to 5/8”. The second allows for
flush mounting the unit.
Power, data port 12-pin) External power/data cable; allows you to supply power to AtlasLink as
well as communicate with external devices via CAN, NMEA 0183 serial,
and binary
ED Display
AtlasLink uses a single LED see Figure 2-1) that provides system information based on the color of
the LED as follows:
• Blinking Red - Power on
• Blinking Amber - GNSS position available, including RTK float and Atlas
• Blinking Green - RTK-fixed or Atlas-converged position available
• Blinking any color – Receiver operational
If at any time the LED turns to a solid color for an extended period of time, the
receiver has malfunctioned
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Mounting Atlas ink
This section provides information on where to mount your antenna and the different mounting
options available.
Selecting the Proper Antenna ocation
Proper antenna placement is critical to positioning accuracy. To select the proper antenna location:
• Place the antenna with an unobstructed view of the sky. An obstructed view of the
sky may impair system performance. The GNSS engine computes a position based on
measurements from each satellite to the internal GNSS receiver.
• Mount the antenna on, or as close as possible to, the center of your point of
measurement. For example, ideal antenna placement on a vehicle is the center of the
cab roof, assuming there is a clear view of the sky.
• Position the antenna as high as possible.
Routing and Securing the Cables
Consider the following when routing cables:
• Power/data cable must reach an appropriate power source
• Power/data cable may connect to a data storage device, computer, or other device that
accepts GNSS data
• Do not run cables in areas of excessive heat
• Do not expose cables to corrosive chemicals
• Do not crimp or excessively bend cables
• Do not place tension on cables
• Coil up excess cable in the cab of the vehicle or near the antenna
• Secure along the cable route using plastic tie wraps as necessary
• Do not run cables near high voltage or strong RF noise and transmitter sources
Mounting Options
AtlasLink allows for the following mounting options:
• Surface mount
• Pole mount
Improperly installed cables near machinery may cause injury or death.
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Surface Mount
You can surface-mount AtlasLink with four machine screws no. 8-32).
To surface-mount AtlasLink:
1. Determine the desired location for AtlasLink see “Selecting the Proper Antenna
Location” on page 7).
2. A template of the bottom portion of the AtlasLink surface-mount has been provided to
you within the included AtlasLink accessories. Use the outer four holes per your
installation.
3. Place the AtlasLink surface mount template on the desired mounting location. Note:
Center hole aligns with antenna's center for measurements.)
4. Use a center punch to mark the hole centers.
5. Drill the mounting holes with a drill bit appropriate for the surface. Suggested imperial
drill bit size is 11/64” close fit) or 6/32” free fit). Suggested metric drill bit size is drill
wire gauge size 17 close fit, ~4.4mm) or 16 free fit, ~4.5mm).
6. Use four machine screws no. 8-32) to attach AtlasLink to the surface mount adapter
before securing the complete unit to the intended area.
7. Place AtlasLink surface mount over the mounting holes and insert the mounting screws
through the bottom of the mounting surface into AtlasLink surface mount adapter.
Hand tighten only. Damage resulting from over-tightening is not
covered by the warranty.
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Pole Mount
The center thread on the bottom of AtlasLink is 1.” The mounting assembly included with AtlasLink
includes an 5/8” adapter compatible with common survey poles. Simply thread the riser/pole into
the antenna until snug.
Hand tighten only. Damage resulting from over-tightening is not covered by the
warranty.
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Powering Atlas ink
Power Considerations
AtlasLink accepts an input voltage of 7-32 VDC. For best performance use a clean and continuous
power supply. When applying 12 VDC, AtlasLink will draws approximately
4.9 W.
Note: Korea: 12 VDC input voltage is required.
Connecting to a Power Source
AtlasLink uses a single cable for power and data input/output.
Note: A power/data cable is not supplied with AtlasLink but is available as an accessory item. See
Table 1-1 on page 4 for a list of accessory items. The following information refers to using the
accessory item cables available from Hemisphere GNSS.
The antenna end of the cable is terminated with an environmentally-sealed 12-pin connector and
the opposite end is either DB9 or unterminated requires field stripping and tinning).
To power AtlasLink:
• Connect AtlasLink to a 12 VDC source. Selecting the right power connector will depend
on your specific installation requirements.
Do not apply a voltage higher than 32 VDC. This will damage the receiver and
void the warranty.
AtlasLink features reverse polarity protection to prevent excessive damage if the power leads are
accidentally reversed. With the application of power, AtlasLink automatically proceeds through an
internal startup sequence; however, it is ready to communicate immediately.
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Power/Data Connector
Figure 2-1 shows the 12-pin power/data connector pin-out assignment and Table 2-2 provides the
pin-out specifications.
Note: The Wire Color column in Table 2-2 refers to the color of the wires at the unterminated end of
accessor item 051-0169-000 (4.6 m unterminated power/data cable).
Table 2-2: Pin out Specifications
Figure 2-2: Pin out assignments
Note: For successful communication, the baud rate of the AtlasLink serial ports Port A and
Port B) must be set to match that of the devices to which they are connected.
Pin Description Wire Color
1 Manual mark in White
2 Port B TX Brown
3 Port B Rx Blue
4 CAN high Orange
5 Signal ground Yellow
6 Port A TX Violet
7 1 PPS Gray
8 Port A Rx Pink
9 CAN low Tan
10 Power in 12 V) Red
11 Power ground Black
12 Speed out Green
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Connecting to Atlas ink Web UI
In order to access the AtlasLink smart antenna’s web UI, you must connect to its WiFi access point
using a computer, tablet, or phone. By default, the access point will be named “atlaslink_########”
where ######## is replaced by the ESN Electronic Serial Number) of your unit. The default
password for accessing it is “hgnss1234”.
You can find your AtlasLink smart antenna’s ESN on a label on its base see below).
Once connected to the access point, the web UI may be accessed using a web browser pointed to the
URLs http://atlaslink or http://192.168.100.1. Both will load a web page similar to the following
screenshot, with various menu options to access features of the user interface.
The default WiFi settings mentioned above can be changed see the “Configuration – WiFi” section),
and we recommend you change this password from the default one at your earliest convenience.
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Atlas ink Web UI Pages
From the Main Menu pictured above, you can access the various pages of the user interface. On
each page you can click the “Home” button in the top-right corner to return to the main menu, or
use the usual back/forward navigation in your web browser.
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Status Pages
Status - Receiver Information
The Receiver Information page can be accessed from the “RX Info” subheading of the main menu,
under “Status”. This page shows some general information about the GNSS receiver such as serial
number, firmware versions, how long the smart antenna has been running, and subscription
information.
In addition, you can also give the receiver new subscription codes from this menu. Once you
receive a subscription code from Hemisphere, you can copy and paste it into the subscription code
field in the web UI, then click the “Confirm” button. The page will reload with the new subscription
information shown. If the subscription information is not updated immediately after the page
reloads, the subscription code may have been entered incorrectly or is an invalid code.
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Status – Position
The Position Information page can be accessed from the “Position” subheading of the main menu,
under “Status”.
This page shows the smart antenna’s current position as well as other information such as the
accuracy, solution type, and age of differential.
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Status – Tracking
The Tracking page can be accessed from the “Tracking” subheading of the main menu, under
“Status.”
This page shows a summary of all the satellites currently being tracked, in both the form of a sky
plot the circles represent 0, 30, and 60 degree elevations) and a table showing the signal strength
of each signal. Satellites which are used in the current position solution are indicated in bold and
italics in the table.
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Status – -Band/SBAS
The L-Band/SBAS Status page can be accessed from the “L-Band/SBAS” subheading of the main
menu, under “Status”.
This page shows diagnostic information about the tracking of the Atlas L-Band or SBAS signal.
Please avoid setting the frequency or baud rate without ensuring you have the correct information.
If you don’t have that information, please contact Hemisphere. To reset the L-Band configuration to
“automatic mode,” press the “Auto” button. In this mode, the receiver will automatically select the
correct Atlas L-Band frequency for the current location.
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