JRC PRONAV V200S User manual

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USER GUIDE
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Rev: 1.0
PRONAV V200S
GPS COMPASS

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Table of Contents
Device Compliance, License and Patents....................................................................... 4
Terms and Definitions .................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................... 7
Overview......................................................................................................................... 7
Product Overview........................................................................................................... 8
Key Features................................................................................................................. 11
What’s Included in Your Kit.......................................................................................... 12
Using PocketMax to Communicate with the V200s..................................................... 13
Firmware Upgrades...................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 2: Mounting the V200s ....................................................................................................... 20
Overview....................................................................................................................... 20
Mounting the V200s..................................................................................................... 22
Surface-mounting the V200s........................................................................................ 31
Pole-mounting the V200s............................................................................................. 35
Chapter 3: Connecting the V200s...................................................................................................... 36
Ports ............................................................................................................................. 36
Selecting Baud Rates and Message Types.................................................................... 38
Connecting the V200s to External Devices .................................................................. 39
Chapter 4: Understanding the V200s................................................................................................ 41
Overview....................................................................................................................... 41
GNSS Overview............................................................................................................. 42
Differential Operation .................................................................................................. 43
SBAS Tracking ............................................................................................................... 43
Atlas L-band.................................................................................................................. 43
Supplemental Sensors.................................................................................................. 44
Time Constants............................................................................................................. 46
Chapter 5: Operating the V200s........................................................................................................ 47
Overview....................................................................................................................... 47
Powering the V200s ..................................................................................................... 49
Appendix A: Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 49
Overview....................................................................................................................... 49

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Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 50
Appendix B: Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 52
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 52
V200s Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 54
Appendix C: Commands and Messages............................................................................................. 57
Overview....................................................................................................................... 57
Serial Commands.......................................................................................................... 59
NMEA 0183 Messages.................................................................................................. 62
Binary Messages........................................................................................................... 66

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Device Compliance, License and Patents
Device Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
The declaration of conformity may be consulted at HTTPS://HEMISPHEREGNSS.COM/ABOUT-US/QUALITY-
COMMITMENT.
Copyright Notice
Copyright Hemisphere GNSS, Inc. (2020). All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated
into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic,
optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Hemisphere GNSS.
Trademarks
Hemisphere GNSS®, the Hemisphere GNSS logo, TRACERTM, Crescent®, EclipseTM, e-Dif®, L-DifTM,
PocketMax4TM, S320TM, SBX-4TM, VectorTM, XF1TM, and XF2TM are proprietary trademarks of Hemisphere GNSS,
Inc. Other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Patents
Hemisphere GNSS products may be covered by one or more of the following patents:
Patents
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7400956
8000381
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8265826
8271194
8307535
8311696
8334804
RE41358
Australia Patents
2002244539
2002325645
2004320401
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Notice to Customers
Contact your local dealer for technical assistance. To find the authorized dealer near you:
Hemisphere GNSS, Inc
8515 East Anderson Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
WWW
.
HGNSS
.
COM
Technical Support
If you need to contact Hemisphere GNSS Technical Support:
Hemisphere GNSS, Inc.
8515 East Anderson Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
SUPPORT.HGNSS.COM
Documentation
Feedback
Hemisphere GNSS is committed to the quality and continuous improvement of our products and services. We
urge you to provide Hemisphere GNSS with any feedback regarding this guide, by opening a support case at
the following website: HGNSS.COM

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Terms and Definitions
Introduction
The following table lists the terms and definitions used in this document.
V200s terms &
definitions
Term
Definition
Activation
Activation refers to a feature added through a one-
time purchase.
Atlas
Atlas is a subscription-based service provided by
Hemisphere that enables the V200s to achieve sub-
meter accuracy without a base station or datalink.
BeiDou
BeiDou is a Chinese satellite-based navigation
system.
DGPS/DGNSS
Differential GPS/GNSS refers to a receiver using
Differential Corrections.
Differential
Corrections
A method of improving precision of a GNSS rover.
Two GNSS receivers placed in a nearby area will
have similar error. A base station is placed over a
known point.
Firmware
Firmware is the software loaded into the receiver
that controls the functionality of the receiver and
runs the GNSS engine.
GALILEO
Galileo is a global navigation satellite system
implemented by the European Union and European
Space Agency.
GLONASS
Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System
(GLONASS) is a Global Navigation Satellite System
deployed and maintained by Russia.
Heading
The vector created from the primary to secondary
antenna. It points to the direction that the receiver
is facing
Vector Receiver
A Hemisphere GNSS receiver capable of providing
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
Introduction
This User Guide provides information to help you quickly set up your
V200s. You can download this manual from the Hemisphere GNSS
website at
WWW
.
HGNSS
.
COM
.
Contents
Topic
See Page
Product Overview
8
Key Features
11
What’s Included in Your Kit
12
Using PocketMax to Communicate with the V200s
13
Firmware Upgrades
16

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Product Overview
Product
overview
The V200s Vector™ GNSS Compass supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo,
BeiDou, and QZSS satellites using Hemisphere GNSS’ Crescent Vector
H220™ GNSS module. This User Guide is available for download from
www.HGNSS.com.
Note: When referring to both the V200s Vector™ GNSS Compass, this
manual uses the term V200s.
The multi-GNSS V200s supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and
QZSS and offers an amazing world-wide 30 cm (RMS) accuracy via
Hemisphere’s Atlas GNSS global correction service.
The V200s offers an incredible combination of simple installation, small
form factor, and amazing performance. The compass - measuring only 35
cm in length - mounts easily to a flat surface or pole. The stability and
maintenance-free design of the V200s provides simple integration into
autopilots, chart plotters, and AIS systems.
There are no mechanical parts such as gimbals or a rotating motor, so the
V200s Compass is free from routine maintenance. Heading is determined
from GNSS, and there is no need to wait for settling time, gyrocompass
calibration and speed corrections. Vector performance is not affected by
geomagnetism, making it the perfect solution for any marine application.
The V200s is an integrated system that houses the following:
•Crescent Vector H220 module
•Dual mGNSS, multipath-resistant antennas
•Power supply
•Six-axis sensor
The sensor is present to improve system performance and to provide
backup heading information in the event a GNSS heading is not available
due to signal blockage. The sensor provides a substitute heading,
accurate to within 1º per minute for up to three minutes.
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Product
overview,
continued
The V200s’s GPS antennas are separated by 20 cm between phase
centers, resulting in a heading performance of better than 0.75° RMS
(with High Accuracy Heading activated). The V200s can provide heading
and positioning updates of up to 50 Hz and delivers positioning accuracy
of 0.6 m 95% of the time when using differential GPS corrections from
Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) or Atlas.
The V200s also features Hemisphere GNSS’ exclusive Tracer™ technology,
which provides consistent performance with correction data. The V200s
is less likely to be affected by differential signal outages due to signal
blockages, weak signals, or interference when using Tracer.
If you are new to GNSS and SBAS, refer to the Hemisphere GNSS
Technical Reference Manual (for further information on these services
and technologies before proceeding.
Figure 1-1: V200s
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Product Overview, Continued
Atlas L-band
Atlas L-band is Hemisphere's industry leading correction service, which
can be added to the V200s as a subscription. Atlas L-band has the
following benefits:
•Positioning accuracy - Competitive positioning accuracies down to 30
cm RMS in certain applications
•Positioning sustainability - Cutting edge position quality maintenance
in the absence of correction signals, using Hemisphere’s patented
technology
For more
information
For more information about Athena RTK, see:
https://www.hemispheregnss.com/technology/#athena
For more information about Atlas L-band, see:
https://www.hemispheregnss.com/technology/#atlas

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Key Features
V200s key
features
Key features of the V200s include:
•L1 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
•30 cm RMS world-wide positioning accuracy with Atlas
corrections
•Standard 1.5° and optional 0.75° heading accuracy in small form
factor
•Excellent in-band and out-of-band interference rejection
•Integrated gyro and tilt sensors help deliver fast start-up times
and provide heading updates during temporary loss of satellites
•
Provides heading, positioning, heave, pitch, and roll

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What’s Included in Your Kit
V200s kit
Table 1-1 lists the parts included with your V200s. The V200s GNSS
Compass and the power/data cable (accessory item) are the only two
required components.
Note: The V200s’s parts comply with IEC 60945 Section 4.4: “Exposed to
the weather.”
V200s Parts list
The following table lists the part numbers and description for the V200s.
Table 1-1: V200s Parts list
Part No.
Description
804-0162-20
Vector V200s GNSS Compass
940-3141-10
Vector V200s GNSS Compass kit
All the following are accessory items available for purchase separately from
your V200s GNSS Compass.
Table 1-2: V200s Accessory list
Part No.
Description
051-0404-10
15 m power/data cable, RA (unterminated)
051-0405-10
15 m power/data cable (unterminated)
710-0162-10
V200 Surface Mounting Kit
710-0166-10
V200 Pole Mounting Kit
710-0167-10
V200 Complete Mounting Kit

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Using PocketMax to Communicate with the V200s
Using
PocketMax to
communicate
with the V200s
Use the following steps to set up the V200s communication with
PocketMax.
Table 1-3: PocketMax Communication
Step
Action
1
Power on and connect the receiver to your computer’s com
port. A configuration screen appears prompting you to
choose the COM port and baud rate of the receiver.
2
Choose from the following communications settings options:
•Select COM Port.
•If you do not know the baud rate, select the Auto-
Baud feature to cycle through all possible baud rates,
and click Connect.
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Using
PocketMax to
communicate
with the V200s,
continued
Table 1-3: PocketMax Communication (continued)
Step
Action
3
You can monitor your connection status through the
message displayed at the bottom of the screen.
If you receive a message “Receiver not found…” check your
connections, your com port, and your baud rate and try to
re-send.
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Using
PocketMax to
communicate
with the V200s,
continued
Table 1-3: PocketMax Communication (continued)
Step
Action
4
The Quick Configuration screen allows you to use “PortA”,
“PortB”, and “PortC” tabs to configure the output messages
and baud rates of these two ports.
The Port displaying “[THIS]” is the port currently connected.
“[OTHER]” is the other port. Enable all desired messages for
PortA and PortC.
Use RxConfig to make basic receiver configurations. To exit
the software, click Save Settings and Disconnect. For all
other PocketMax questions, please reference the PocketMax
User Guide on the HGNSS website.

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Firmware Upgrades
Overview
Periodically, Hemisphere GNSS releases firmware upgrades to improve
performance, fix bugs, or add new features to a product. To update the
firmware on the V200s:
1. Download the latest version of Hemisphere GNSS RightArm from
the following link:
HTTPS://HGNSS.COM/RESOURCES-SUPPORT/SOFTWARE.
RightArm
upgrade
Use the following steps to upgrade the RightArm firmware on your
V200s:
Table 1-4: RightArm Upgrade
Step
Action
1
Connect the V200s to a computer over serial. Firmware can
be loaded over either serial port. Set the baud rate of the
serial port you are using to 19200.
Launch RightArm.
Click the Connect button or navigate to Receiver -> Connect.
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RightArm
upgrade,
continued
Table 1-4: RightArm Upgrade (continued)
Step
Action
2
Choose the COM port connected to the V200s and click OK.
Note: The baud rate of the serial port should be set to 19200
bps. Select “Allow Auto Baud” to change the baud rate
during the firmware upgrade for a faster update.
5
Click the Programming button.
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RightArm
upgrade,
continued
Table 1-4: RightArm Upgrade (continued)
Step
Action
6
Select a Program Type.
The V200s has two firmware applications, allowing two
different versions of GNSS firmware. Hemisphere GNSS
suggests loading the new firmware onto both applications.
After the firmware update is completed, check the current
GNSS firmware.
If the current firmware is not the same as the newly loaded
firmware, the V200s could be using the other application.
You can switch applications by sending the following
command:
$JAPP,OTHER.
7
Choose the Application, and press Select File to select the
firmware file.
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RightArm
upgrade,
continued
Table 1-4: RightArm Upgrade (continued)
Step
Action
8
Choose the firmware, and click Erase and Program.
The Activate Loader checkbox in the Programming View
window is selected. After pressing the Erase and Program
button, this checkbox will de-select, and the Status field
indicates the receiver is in loader mode (ready to receive the
new firmware file).
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RightArm
upgrade,
continued
Table 1-4: RightArm Upgrade (continued)
Step
Action
9
Note: If the Activate Loader check box remains selected,
power the receiver off and on. When the receiver powers
back on, the Activate Loader box should be de-selected.
Do not to interrupt the power supply to the receiver, and
do not interrupt the communication link between the PC
and the receiver until programming is complete. Failure to
do so may cause the receiver to become inoperable and will
require factory repair.
10
After completing the firmware update, Hemisphere GNSS
suggests repeating this process for the other application.
Chapter 2: Mounting the V200s
Overview
Introduction
This chapter provides instructions on how to mount your V200s receiver.