Intuicom Navigator II User manual

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Intuicom®
Navigator IITM
Multifunctional Wireless Data Transceiver
User Guide

Navigator II User Guide
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Table of Contents
1Product Overview................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 General Description........................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Features and Benefits ..................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Common Applications..................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Example Network Architecture....................................................................................... 4
2Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Accessing the Navigator II Setup Menu.......................................................................... 8
2.2 Serial Port Configuration............................................................................................... 9
2.3 GPS Configuration........................................................................................................ 11
2.3.1 Connect To GPS ................................................................................................... 12
2.3.2 Set GPS to Current Baud Rate (xxxx), Binary ..................................................... 12
2.3.3 Set GPS to Current Baud Rate (xxxx), NMEA..................................................... 13
2.3.4 Configure NMEA Output ..................................................................................... 13
2.3.5 Enable/Disable RTCM.......................................................................................... 14
2.3.6 Enable/Disable WAAS ......................................................................................... 14
2.3.7 Configure GPS Parsing/Compression................................................................... 14
2.4 Radio Configuration (Wireless Data Transceiver)....................................................... 16
2.4.1 Operation Mode.................................................................................................... 16
2.4.2 Set Baud Rate........................................................................................................ 17
2.4.3 Edit Call Book....................................................................................................... 17
2.4.4 Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics.............................................................. 17
2.4.5 Show Radio Statistics ........................................................................................... 25
2.4.6 Edit Multipoint Parameters................................................................................... 28
2.4.7 TDMA Menu ........................................................................................................ 34
2.4.8 Chg Password........................................................................................................ 34
2.5 Navigator Configuration............................................................................................... 36
2.5.1 Operation Mode (Slave/Master/Direct)................................................................ 36
2.5.2 Data Routing Options ........................................................................................... 38
2.5.3 Adaptive Multipoint Options (On/Off)................................................................. 39
2.5.4 Data Packet Configuration.................................................................................... 41
2.5.5 Administration ...................................................................................................... 43
2.5.6 Diagnostics............................................................................................................ 45
2.5.7 Discrete Options.................................................................................................... 46
2.5.8 Default Configuration Profiles.............................................................................. 47
2.6 Key steps for Configuration as Network Slave............................................................. 50
2.7 Key steps for Configuration as Network Master........................................................... 50
2.8 Specific steps for Configuration in Direct Mode.......................................................... 51
3Operation............................................................................................................................. 52
3.1 Physical Setup............................................................................................................... 52
3.2 Front Panel LEDs......................................................................................................... 54
3.3 End-to-End Data Integration using Nav-Link .............................................................. 55

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4Navigator II Setup Menu Tree........................................................................................... 56
5Navigator II Specifications................................................................................................. 57
5.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 57
5.2 Wireless Data Transceiver............................................................................................ 58
5.3 GPS Receiver Options................................................................................................... 59
6Navigator II Mechanical Drawing..................................................................................... 60
7Cable Pinouts, Jumper Settings......................................................................................... 61
7.1 Pinout Serial Ports A and B (DB9 Female).................................................................. 61
7.2 Pinout Serial Port C/Discrete (DB9 Male)................................................................... 61
7.3 Jumper settings ............................................................................................................. 61
8Antennas and Accessories.................................................................................................. 62
9FCC Notification................................................................................................................. 63
10 Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 64

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Table of Figures
Figure 1-1: Intuicom Navigator II Front Panel............................................................................... 1
Figure 1-2: Navigator II Block Diagram ........................................................................................ 1
Figure 1-3: Example Intuicom Navigator II Network .................................................................... 4
Figure 2-1: Navigator II Configuration Process Flowchart............................................................ 7
Figure 2-2: Setup Button and Setup Serial Port.............................................................................. 8
Figure 2-3: Navigator II Main Setup Menu.................................................................................... 9
Figure 2-4: Serial Port Configuration Menu................................................................................. 10
Figure 2-5: Serial Port A Configuration Menu............................................................................. 11
Figure 2-6: GPS Configuration Menu........................................................................................... 12
Figure 2-7: GPS NMEA Configuration Menu.............................................................................. 13
Figure 2-8: $PMIN1 NMEA String Data Format......................................................................... 14
Figure 2-9: GPS Parsing and Compression Configuration Menu................................................. 15
Figure 2-10: Wireless Data Transceiver Configuration Menu ..................................................... 16
Figure 2-11: Radio Transmission Parameters............................................................................... 18
Figure 2-12: Hop Table Parameters.............................................................................................. 19
Figure 2-13: Frequency Key and Hop Table Options 2.4 Ghz..................................................... 21
Figure 2-14: Radio Statistics Menu .............................................................................................. 25
Figure 2-15: Multipoint Parameters.............................................................................................. 29
Figure 2-16: Multipoint Subnet Diagram ..................................................................................... 33
Figure 2-17: Navigator II Configuration Menu............................................................................ 36
Figure 2-18: Navigator Configuration Data Routing Options...................................................... 39
Figure 2-19: Navigator Configuration Menu Adaptive Multipoint Options ................................ 40
Figure 2-20: Navigator Configuration Menu Data Prioritization................................................. 42
Figure 2-21: Navigator Configuration Menu Administrative Options......................................... 44
Figure 2-22: Navigator II Installed Firmware Options................................................................. 45
Figure 2-23: Navigator Configuration Menu Diagnostics............................................................ 46
Figure 2-24: Navigator Configuration Discrete Options.............................................................. 47
Figure 2-25: Default Configuration Profiles Menu ...................................................................... 48
Figure 2-26: Two Navigator II units operating in Direct Mode ................................................... 51
Figure 3-1: Navigator II Antenna and Power Connectors............................................................ 52
Figure 3-2: Example End-to-End network with Nav-Link........................................................... 55
Figure 4-1: Navigator II Setup Menu Tree................................................................................... 56

Section 1: Product Overview
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1 Product Overview
1.1 General Description
The Intuicom Navigator II wireless data transceiver enables wireless connectivity for up to
three RS232 devices. An optional internal GPS receiver enables position and time to be
included in the wireless data stream as well as be utilized locally. Discrete inputs and
outputs enable remote sensing of states or switch closures as well as remote control.
A Navigator II can play many roles in a wireless network including a remote slave, a
slave/repeater or a network master transceiver. Typical applications employ many Navigator
II transceivers as slaves wirelessly transmitting data to and from connected RS232 devices
back to a central location where the data is made available via IP sockets.
SETUP
GPS RADIO
PORT A PORT B DISCRETE/C CD
NAVIGATOR II
TX CTS -+
Figure 1-1: Intuicom Navigator II Front Panel
Serial
Port A Serial Port B Serial Port C Discrete
I/O
Lines
Wireless Data Transceiver/Modem
GPS Navigator II
Microprocessor
External Data I/O
Figure 1-2: Navigator II Block Diagram

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1.2 Features and Benefits
•Choice of license-free wireless bands. Intuicom Navigator II wireless data
transceivers operate in the 900 Mhz and 2.4 Ghz ISM bands and do not require a FCC
license (other special purpose/military bands including 225-400 Mhz available –
contact Intuicom for more information regarding available bands).
•Exceptional wireless performance, range and bandwidth.
•Connectivity for up to three RS232 devices supporting interface baud rates from 1200
to 115,200 baud.
•Optional integrated GPS receiver for location-based applications. GPS PPS signal
optionally available on Pin 1 of all ports.
•Discrete inputs and outputs for remote sensing and control (up to four inputs and
three outputs with RS232 signal levels).
•Highly flexible and configurable features including: data buffering, I/O routing, data
bursting (Intuicom Adaptive Multipoint), data port prioritization, remote diagnostics
and configuration, and GPS data compression.
•Easy integration for remote devices with third party applications using Intuicom Nav-
Link server software and standard IP sockets. Bi-directional wireless communication
with remote serial devices attached to Navigator II units is made available on
dedicated IP sockets at a central location.
•Ability to operate in different modes (roles) in a network including slave,
slave/repeater, repeater, or master. Additionally DIRECT mode allows for two
Navigator IIs to operate as peers and create a 3 port serial mux or a 2-port serial mux
with the ability to receive a GPS data stream from the remote unit, or a 2-port serial
mux with discrete inputs and outputs.
•Compact and ruggedized enclosure offering easy portability and mounting
(waterproof enclosed units available).
•Ability to operate using different wireless (over the air) protocols to tailor
performance to suit your specific application.

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1.3 Common Applications
The Intuicom Navigator II can provide the key communications component to a wide variety
of customer applications including:
•Seismic monitoring – Simultaneously returning real-time data from multiple
seismometers in the field.
•Weather network data collection – Returning real-time weather data from multiple
weather stations and data collectors in the field.
•Structural monitoring – Returning strain gauge and GPS data from structures such
as bridges, dams and buildings.
•Subsidence monitoring – Streaming GPS data in real time to monitor the ground
motion of a given geographic area.
•Marine towed buoy array – Buoy to ship communications returning GPS or other
sensor information.
•Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Messaging – Real-time location
information from vehicles as well as bi-directional messaging to mobile data
terminals.
•Device remote control – Remote control of power switching as well as remote state
(discrete) monitoring.
•SCADA – Wireless communication with remotely located MTUs.
•Wireless Serial Multiplexing – Using a single radio link to create multiple,
multiplexed serial-to-serial links.

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1.4 Example Network Architecture
Figure 1-3 depicts one example of an Intuicom Navigator II network. In this application
three Navigator II units are operating as slaves, each with two attached serial devices. An
Intuicom Communicator II is operating as a repeater, and another Communicator II is
operating as the network Master transceiver. Intuicom Nav-Link server software is installed
on a PC attached to the Master transceiver and acts as the gateway between IP sockets and
individual remote serial ports.
Note: While Navigator II units can play any role in a Navigator II based wireless network,
Intuicom Communicator II basic transceivers can only operate as repeaters or as the Master.
Often times it is easier to have a single model of unit that can play any role in a network and
thus be a potential spare for any network role.
Figure 1-3: Example Intuicom Navigator II Network