Intuicom RTK Bridge -X User manual

Intuicom, Inc.
4900 Nautilus Ct. Ste. 100
Boulder, CO 80301
[phone]
.intuicom.com
RTK Bridge
®
-X
Integration with:
Hemisphere® Outback A 0/A3 0®
Installation Guide

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Section 1: Installation Requirements
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Overview
The Hemisphere Outback A220/A320 smart antenna is typically configured to accept CMR or
RTCM format RTK corrections from an Intuicom RTK Bridge
®
-X which in turn has been
configured to connect to a GPS/GNSS reference network. The intended audience for this
document is a dealer or integrator familiar with the Hemisphere A220/A320 and general
familiarity with the Intuicom RTK Bridge–X. The Intuicom RTK Bridge–X User Guide covers
the steps necessary for its configuration.
1 Requirements for Installation
1.1 Required Information
In order to operate an Intuicom RTK Bridge–X, you are required to have the necessary
information to access and log in to the Real-Time Network. This information is entered
into the RTK Bridge–X and stored in a profile. More details on setting up an RTK
Bridge–X is available in the RTK Bridge-X manual.
• IP address,
• TCP port,
• NTRIP mountpoint name,
• username and password for access to the real-time GPS/GNSS network
1.2 Required Equipment
1.2.1 Intuicom Equipment and Accessories
1. Intuicom RTK Bridge–X with activated data provider account (Verizon, AT&T, etc…)
2. Intuicom RTK Bridge–X to DB-9 data/power cable:
[P/N: XRTKCAB-EZ]
3. Null Modem Adaptor (M-M)
4. Intuicom RTK Bridge–X Cellular/GPS antenna/cable:
[P/N: FIP4-MMDM-MM (magnetic mount)]
1.2.2 Other Equipment and Accessories
1. PC with serial port and Hemisphere software (SLXMon and Remote Control) or Outback
S3 for configuration.
2. Hemisphere Outback A220/A320
3. A220/A320 cable(Hemisphere 051-0236)

Section 2: Installation Instructions
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2 Installation Instructions
Below is the installation Diagram for the recommended installation of the Intuicom RTK
Bridge–X utilizing the equipment noted above.
Diagram 1
2.1 Configuration
• Configure the Intuicom RTK Bridge–X to connect to GPS/GNSS Reference network
and obtain CMR/CMR+ or RTCM correction data stream from an appropriate single
reference station, such as a VRS.
• Configure the resulting RTK correction data to be output at a known baud rate (a
baud rate of 38400 is recommended).
• Confirm GPS and cellular antenna (typically a combined antenna with two coaxial
cables with TNC connectors) are connected and placed where they have good sky
view and good cellular signal.

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• Using the Intuicom RTK Bridge-X to A220/A320 data/power cable and the null
modem adapter, connect the RTK Bridge-X serial port to the Serial 2 (B Port) on the
A220/A320.
• Connect the SAE power connector to the supplied DC power adapter which is
connected to Battery power.
• The RTK Bridge-X should be configured to receive the GPS position from the data
port. In the Profiles page, in the profile that is to be used, under GPS Source, select
Serial. The RTK Bridge-X is now ready to receive the GPS position from the
A220/320.
• Connect setup data/power cabling to the A220/A320 Serial 1 (A Port) and a serial
port on a PC running Hemisphere’s Remote Control software. Apply power and
connect to the A220/A320 with Remote Control.
• Use the up and down arrows to navigate through the program menus. From the initial
screen, Scroll to GPS and select using the Enter on the keyboard.

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• Scroll to Configure and press Enter
• Select Data Port B by pressing Enter.

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• Set GGA to 1Hz, then press Enter
• Scroll up to “Top Menu.” Select by pressing Enter

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• Scroll to System Setup and press Enter
• Select Baud Rate and press Enter

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• Set Baud Rate to 38400 for Port B
The A220/A320 should now be configured to send the GGA string to the RTK Bridge–X and
receive an RTK correction stream.

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Confirm fix by launching the SLXMon software included with the Hemisphere A220/A320. (It
may take several minutes to achieve an initial fix.) “RTK” should appear in NavMode.
For Technical Support of the RTK Bridge-X, Intuicom recommends
“Intuicom Remote Support”, please contact Intuicom for details on this real-
time support program.
For general technical support, please contact us at support intuicom.com or
call us at 303.449.4330.