Novatel SMART-MR10 User manual

SMART-MR10
This guide provides the information you
need to set up and begin using your new
SMART-MR10, a combined L1+L2 GNSS
receiver and antenna, with L-band
support and Emulated Radar (ER) output.
For more detailed information on the installation and operation of
your receiver, refer to the SMART-MR10 and OEMV® user
manuals, which can be found on the NovAtel Web site at:
http://www.novatel.com/support/docupdates.htm
To order a printed copy of the manuals, free of charge, follow the
instructions on the enclosed User Manuals postcard.
The SMART-MR10 supports Emulated Radar (ER) and
Bluetooth® functionality. Drivers and installation instructions,
where required, are available in the associated drivers directory
of the CD provided with the SMART-MR10. An installation
program for NovAtel’s PC Utilities, including the CDU (Control
and Display Unit) user interface, and the OEMV Software
Development Kit are also included on the CD.
SMART-MR10 CONTENTS
In addition to this quick start guide, the following are provided
with your SMART-MR10:
• 1 - CD containing:
• An installation program for NovAtel’s Control and
Display Unit (CDU)graphical user interface software
• Product documentation
• 1 - User Manual postcard for requesting printed manuals
The following SMART-MR10 interface cables can be ordered as
accessories:
• Evaluation cable (NovAtel part number 01018515) with
a 23-pin connector on one end and three DB-9
connectors and exposed tinned wires for power, ER,
ground, MKI, MODE, PPS and CAN, on the other. This
cable is designed to allow the rapid deployment and
evaluation of a SMART-MR10 on a construction or
agricultural vehicle. All signals are wired out in this
cable. The evaluation cable is not intended for
permanent installation.
• Streamlined cable (NovAtel part number 01018526) with
two DB-9 connectors, and exposed tinned wires for
power, ground and ER. This cable provides connection
for power, two serial ports, and emulated radar. It has
been designed for permanent installation. The cable
material is capable of withstanding a wide temperature
range and will not be damaged by exposure to
chemicals.
Four mounting plates are available for the SMART-MR10:
• Universal mounting plate (70023085)
• AG GPS 262 layout mounting plate (70023086)
• Pole-mount (70023087)
• Quick-release kit (01018578)
INSTALLING THE PC UTILITIES
Before setting up your SMART-MR10, install NovAtel’s PC
Utilities on the Windows-based PC that you will use to
communicate with it. This PC must have an RS-232 DB-9 port.
1. Start up the PC.
2. Insert the accompanying CD into the CD-ROM drive of the
computer.
3. Select Install the OEMV PC Utilities from the window that is
automatically displayed. If the window does not
automatically open when the CD is inserted, select Run from
the Start menu and select the Browse button to locate
Setup.exe on the CD drive.
4. Install the PC Utilities by advancing through the steps
provided in the NovAtel GPS PC Utilities setup program.
SETTING UP YOUR SMART-MR10
For the basic setup, you will require a Windows-based PC with
an RS-232 DB-9 port and NovAtel utilities installed on it, and a
battery connection (+8 to +36 V DC). Complete the following
steps to connect and power your receiver.
1. Mount the SMART-MR10 on a secure, stable structure with
an unobstructed view of the sky.
2. Connect the SMART-MR10 to a DB-9 serial port on the PC.
3. Provide power to the SMART-MR10, as follows. Connect the
cable’s red wire (PWR+, connector pin 1) to the positive side
of a 12 or 24V vehicular power circuit (or equivalent) that is
protected by a 5A fuse. NovAtel recommends an automotive
blade-type fuse, rated for 5A and with an operating voltage
of more than 36V (recommended fuse part numbers can be
found in the SMART-MR10 user manual). Connect the
cable’s black wire (PWR-, connector pin 9) to the negative
side of the power circuit. If a NovAtel-supplied SMART-
MR10 cable is not used, a minimum wire size of 0.5 mm/
20AWG is required.
SMART-MR10 LEDS
LEDs on the front of the SMART-MR10 provide basic receiver
status information. The operation of the LEDs on the SMART-
MR10 is summarized in the following table:
QUICK START GUIDE
+
-
ER
COM2
COM1
User Supplied
5A Fuse
Tyco 23-pin
connector
Red Yellow Green
Condition
Off Off Off Power is not available. (Red indicator may also not
be lit if a boot failure has occurred.)
On Off Off Power available but no satellites are being tracked
On Flashing Off Tracking at least one satellite but not a valid
position
On On Off Position valid in basic autonomous mode
On On Flashing SBAS tracking, but not enough data for enhanced
solution.
On On On Position valid in an enhanced accuracy modea
(WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS/DGPS, OmniSTAR VBS/
XP/HP, or RTK)
a. When acting as a reference receiver, all lights on solid indicates a good
fixed position.
On Flashing Flashing Fixed position with bad integrity

CONNECTING TO THE SMART-MR10
Cable connectors are illustrated in Figure 1. One DB-9
connector can be used to connect to a PC/laptop serial (RS-232)
communication port. The others can be connected to a modem
or radio transmitter to receive differential corrections (refer to
your user-supplied modem or radio transmitter information for its
connectors). In addition, there are a number of bare wires where
the outer insulation is cut away at the ends to expose tinned
wires. See Table 1 and Table 2 for their pinouts. Cables are
RoHS compliant.
The SMART-MR10 cable provides a means of supplying power
from a battery. The bare power wires (red for positive and black
for negative) are connected to a battery capable of supplying at
least 5 W. A 5 AMP fuse must be installed between the positive
terminal of the battery (or power distribution point) and the
positive supply lead of the cable to protect the wiring from short
circuit damage.
Figure 1: 23-pin and DB-9 Connectors
Table 1: SMART-MR10 Evaluation Cable Table 2: SMART-MR10 Streamlined Cable COMMUNICATING WITH THE SMART-MR10
To open a serial port to communicate with the receiver, complete
the following steps.
1. Launch CDU from the Start menu folder specified during the
installation process. The default location is Start |
All Programs | NovAtel PC Software | NovAtel CDU.
2. Select Open.... from the Device menu.
3. Select the New... in the Open dialog box. The Options |
Configuration dialog opens.
4. Click at the top of the configurations selection box to add
a new configuration. To delete a configuration, select it from
the list and click . To duplicate an existing configuration,
click . You can select any name in the list and edit it.
TYCO
23-pin COM1 COM2 AUX TINNED LEAD SIGNAL NAME
1 PWR+ (red) PWR+
2PWR-(black)PWR-
3 CAN- (green) CAN-
4 CAN+ (yellow) CAN+
52 TXD2
6 3 RXD2
72 TXD1
82RTS1/AUXTX
9 SIGGND2
(white/black) SIGGND2
10 RESERVED
11 RESERVED
12 RESERVED
13 RESERVED
14 CHASSIS GROUNDa
a. Pin 14 of the TYCO 23-pin connector is connected to cable
shields.
15 5 5 5 SIGGND1
(white/ black) SIGGND1
16 MKI (white) MKI
17 PPS (orange) PPS
18 ER (blue) ER
19 MODE (violet) MODEb
b. If the MODE pin is not connected, pins 8 and 22 provide
RS-232 access to the AUX port and COM1 has no flow con-
trol. If the MODE pin is tied LOW, pins 8 and 22 provide
TXD1- and RXD1- for COM1 RS-422, and the AUX port
(RXD3, TXD3) is not available. If the MODE pin is tied
HIGH, pins 8 and 22 provide RTS1 and CTS1 for COM1
flow control, and the AUX port (RXD3, TXD3) is not avail-
able.
20 RESERVED
21 RESERVED
22 3 CTS1/AUXRX
23 3 RXD1
TYCO
23-pin COM1 COM2 TINNED LEAD SIGNAL NAME
1 PWR+ (red) PWR+
2 PWR- (black) PWR-
3 RESERVED
4 RESERVED
52 TXD2
6 3 RXD2
72 TXD1
8 RESERVED
9 SIGGND2
(white/black) SIGGND2
10 RESERVED
11 RESERVED
12 RESERVED
13 RESERVED
14 CHASSIS GROUNDa
a. Pin 14 of the TYCO 23-pin connector is connected
to cable shields.
15 5 5 SIGGND1
16 RESERVED
17 RESERVED
18 ER (blue) ER
19 RESERVED
20 RESERVED
21 RESERVED
22 RESERVED
23 3 RXD1
SMARTAG

5. Select Serial from the Type list and select the PC/laptop port
to which the SMART-MR10 is connected, from the Port list.
6. Select 115200 from the Baud Rate list.
7. Cancel Hardware Handshaking.
8. Select OK to save the new device settings.
9. Select the new configuration from the Available device
configs area of the Open dialog.
10. Select the Open button to open SMART-MR10
communications.
As CDU establishes the communication session with the
receiver, it displays a progress box. Once CDU is con-
nected, the progress box disappears and several windows
open, including the Console window. CDU is now ready for
use to view status information, enter commands, or log data.
USING CDU
CDU provides access to key information about your receiver and
its position. The information is displayed in windows accessed
from the View menu. For example, select Position Window from
the View menu to display the position solution of the receiver. To
show details of the GNSS and geostationary (SBAS) satellites
being tracked, select the Tracking Status Window from the View
menu. Select Help from the main menufor more details on CDU,
its windows and features.
DETERMINING WHEN THE POSITION IS VALID
When the receiver has a valid position, the Solution Status field
in CDU’s Position window shows Computed:
ENTERING COMMANDS
The SMART-MR10 uses a comprehensive command interface.
Commands can be sent to the receiver using the Console
window in CDU, which is opened from the View menu. Enter
commands in the text box at the bottom of the Console window.
The following information is important when entering commands:
• Commands can be entered in three formats:
• ASCII (for example, log bestposa)
• Abbreviated ASCII (for example, log best-
pos)
• Binary (for example, log bestposb).
Abbreviated ASCII is the best format to use when you
want to work with the receiver directly. For data
collection, use ASCII or Binary.
• Click Enter to send the command string to the receiver.
• Commands are not case sensitive.
The OEMV Family Quick Reference Guide, provided on the CD,
provides comprehensive information about available
commands. The SMART-MR10 User Manual provides
information on a subset of these commands; in particular, the
ones commonly used on the SMART-MR10.
SAVECONFIG COMMAND
If you change the configuration of a function and want to save
the new settings for your next session, use the SAVECONFIG
command. This applies to most configuration changes,
Bluetooth and ER enable and disable, for example.
LOGGING DATA
An extensive set of logs has been created to capture the data
your SMART-MR10 receives and processes. These logs can be
directed to a SMART-MR10 port (COM1, COM2 or AUX) and
can be automatically generated when new or changed data
becomes available, or at regularintervals. Theavailable logs are
listed in the OEMV Family Quick Reference Guide.
To log data, use the LOG command. For example, to log the
pseudorange position to COM 2 every 30 seconds, enter the
following:
log com2 psrposb ontime 30
Logs can be generated in one of three formats: ASCII,
Abbreviated ASCII, or Binary. Refer to the SMART-MR10 User
Manual (OM-20000130) or the OEMV Family Firmware
Reference Manual (OM-20000094) for information on the LOG
command, specifying the output format, and the detailed
contents of each log.
If you prefer, CDU provides a graphical interface for configuring
data logging. Select Logging Control Window from the Tools
menu. In the Logging Control window, you can select which logs
to capture and choose the ports to which you want the data sent.
You can also specify a file in which to save the data.
When logging data through CDU, close all unused windows to
maximize COM port throughput and receiver CPU performance.

NMEA LOGS
To configure the receiver output through the command line:
1. Configure the communication port using the COM
command. For example, to set COM port 2 to 9600 bps, no
parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no handshaking, echo off, and
break on, enter the following:
com com2 9600 n 8 1 n off on
2. Select and configure the NMEA string that you want to
output. For example, to log gpgga (position system fix data
and undulation) at 2 Hz, enter the following:
log gpgga ontime 0.5
ENABLING SBAS POSITIONING
This positioning mode is enabled using the SBASCONTROL
command, as follows:
sbascontrol enable auto
Once enabled, the Solution type field shown in CDU’s Position
window changes from Single to SBAS, and you may see SBAS
satellites in the Constellation window. SMART-MR10 will track
available SBAS satellites, including WAAS, EGNOS and other
SBAS systems.
ENABLING GL1DE ®
To enable GL1DE , enter the following commands:
pdpfilter enable
pdpmode relative auto
ENABLING Bluetooth
Bluetooth is configured on the SMART-MR10 COM3 internal
port and is enabled by default.
To disable Bluetooth:
btcontrol disable
To enable Bluetooth, enter the following commands:
btcontrol enable
For detailed information about the configuration and enabling of
Bluetooth on the SMART-MR10, refer to Chapter 5 Bluetooth
Configuration in SMART-MR10 User Manual.
USING THE CAN BUS
The CAN Bus is a serial bus that provides services for
processes, data and network management. CAN Bus capability
is available through the SMART-MR10 evaluation cable, as
shown in Table 1. CAN Bus functionality is controlled through
NovAtel’s optional API software available through Customer
Service. The API header file (*.h) in the API folder provides
documentation about the use of the CAN Bus.
The CAN module is activated when a SETCANNAME command
is entered then after a SAVECONFIG, the CAN module is
activated immediately on all subsequent start-ups. The module
supports NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Message (PGN): PGN
129029 GNSSPositionData, PGN 129025
GNSSPositionRapidUpdate, and PGN 129026
COGandSOGRapidUpdate.
EMULATED RADAR (ER)
The SMART-MR10 outputs an emulated RADAR signal. The
enclosure outputs ER via the bare wire labeled ER on the
SMART-MR10 cable. See Table 1 and Table 2 for the pin-out
details of this cable. Also see Appendix B.5 RADARCFG of the
SMART-MR10 User Manual.
ER is enabled by default. Use the RADARCFG command to
disable ER, then RADARCFG to enable it, as necessary.
The ER output pulse high level is equal to the vehicle's supply
voltage minus 0.5V minimum and the low level is 0.5V
maximum. Note this is not a logic level output. The rise and fall
time is less than 1 ms. The ER outputs reference battery GND
when the output is logic low. It outputs logic low until the vehicle
speed is greater than 1 km/hr. It provides an output frequency
that represents 36.11 Hz/km/hr (default value) with an effective
range from 1 km/hr to 55 km/hr, and uses 2D velocity for near-
horizontal applications. The default value can be changed to
26.11 or 28.12 Hz/km/hr using the RADARCFG command.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
If you have any questions or comments regarding your
SMART-MR10 please contact NovAtel using one of these
methods:
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.novatel.com
Phone: 1-800-NOVATEL (U.S. & Canada)
[phone] (International)
Fax: [phone]
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