ProNav V200N User manual
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 2
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Index
Device Compliance, License and Patents ............................................................................................ 3
Terms and Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................... 6
Product Overview................................................................................................................................ 7
Key Features ...................................................................................................................................... 10
What’s Included in Your Kit ............................................................................................................... 11
Using PocketMax to Communicate with the V200n ......................................................................... 12
Firmware Upgrades ........................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 2: Mounting the V200n....................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 3: Connecting the V200n ..................................................................................................... 34
Connecting the V200n to External Devices ......................................................................... 36
Chapter 4: Understanding the V200n ............................................................................................... 37
GNSS Overview.................................................................................................................................. 38
Supplemental Sensors....................................................................................................................... 40
Appendix A: Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 45
Appendix B: Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 49
Appendix C: Commands and Messages............................................................................................. 53
NMEA 2000 Messages....................................................................................................................... 54
NMEA 2000 Proprietary Messages.................................................................................................... 63
Main contact: .................................................................................................................................... 68
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 3
Rev.2
10.02.2020
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. (2019). 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
6111549
6876920
7400956
8000381
6397147
7142956
7429952
8018376
6469663
7162348
7437230
8085196
6501346
7277792
7460942
8102325
6539303
7292185
7689354
8138970
6549091
7292186
7808428
8140223
6711501
7373231
7835832
8174437
6744404
7388539
7885745
8184050
6865465
7400294
7948769
8190337
8214111
8217833
8265826
8271194
8307535
8311696
8334804
RE41358
Australia Patents
2002244539
2002325645
2004320401
Continued on next page
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 4
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Device Compliance, License and Patents, Continued
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: (480) 348-6380
Fax: (480) 270-5070
PRECISION@HGNSS.COM
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: (480) 348-6380
Fax: (480) 270-5070
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
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 5
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Terms and Definitions
Introduction
The following table lists the terms and definitions used in this document.
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 V200n 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
heading.
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 6
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
Introduction
This User Guide provides information to help you quickly set up your
V200n. 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 V200n
13
Firmware Upgrades
16
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 7
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Product Overview
Product
overview
The V200n Vector™ GNSS Compass supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo,
QZSS, and BeiDou 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 V200n Vector™ GNSS Compass, this
manual uses the term V200n.
The multi-GNSS V200n supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and
QZSS and offers an amazing world-wide 30 cm (RMS) accuracy via
Hemisphere’s Atlas GNSS global correction service.
The V200n 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 V200n provides simple integration into
autopilots, chart plotters, and AIS systems.
There are no mechanical parts such as gimbals or a rotating motor, so the
V200n 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 V200n 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.
Continued on next page
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 8
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Product Overview, Continued
Product
overview,
continued
The V200n’s GNSS 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 V200n 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 V200n also features Hemisphere GNSS’ exclusive Tracer™
technology, which provides consistent performance with correction data.
The V200n 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: V200n
Continued on next page
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 9
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Product Overview, Continued
Atlas L-band
Atlas L-band is Hemisphere's industry leading correction service, which
can be added to the V200n 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
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 10
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Key Features
Key features of the V200n 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
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 11
Rev.2
10.02.2020
What’s Included in Your Kit
V200n kit
Table 1-1 lists the parts included with your V200n. The V200n GNSS
Compass and a NMEA 2000 cable are the only two required components.
Note: The V200n’s parts comply with IEC 60945 Section 4.4: “Exposed to
the weather.”
V200n Parts list
The following table lists the part numbers with description of the V200n.
Table 1-1: V200n Parts list
Part No.
Description
804-0163-21
Vector V200n GNSS Compass
940-3140-10
Vector V200n GNSS Compass kit
804-0163-11
OEM V200n GNSS Compass
940-3151-10
OEM V200n GNSS Compass kit
Refer to 875-0394-10_A3 V200n GNSS Compass User Guide for units with part
number 804-0163-10 or 804-0163-20.
All of the following are accessory items available for purchase separately from
your V200n.
Table 1-2: V200n Accessory list
Part No.
Description
710-0162-10
V200 Surface Mounting Kit
710-0166-10
V200 Pole Mounting Kit
710-0167-10
V200 Complete Mounting Kit
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 12
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Using PocketMax to Communicate with the V200n
Using
PocketMax to
communicate
with the V200n
Use the following steps to set up the V200n communication with
PocketMax.
Table 1-3: PocketMax Communication
Step
Action
1
Open PocketMax.
2
Change Connection Type from Serial to CAN using the drop-
down arrow, and set the baud rate to 250kbps.
Continued on next page
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 13
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Using PocketMax to Communicate with the V200n, Continued
Using
PocketMax to
communicate
with the V200n,
continued
Table 1-3: PocketMax Communication (continued)
Step
Action
3
Click Connect.
Quick Config configures your receiver only.
PocketMax configures the receiver and shows your position
and heading status.
4
Turn ON/OFF messages in the CAN tab.
Continued on next page
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 14
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Using PocketMax to Communicate with the V200n, Continued
Using
PocketMax to
communicate
with the V200n,
continued
Table 1-3: PocketMax Communication (continued)
Step
Action
5
The Heading-Setup screen features the following tabs:
•Position-displays your position
•Satellites-displays satellites tracking
•HDG-Status-displays your heading
•HDG-Setup-adjust your TAU values
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 15
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Firmware Upgrades
Overview
Periodically, Hemisphere GNSS releases firmware updates to improve
performance, fix bugs, or add new features to a product. To update the
firmware on the V200n, use Hemisphere Upgrade Suite.
Hemisphere
Upgrade Suite
Use Hemisphere Upgrade Suite by performing the following steps:
Table 1-4: Hemisphere Upgrade Suite
Step
Action
1
Connect the V200n to your computer with either a
GridConnect PCAN-USB adapter or a Kvaser CAN to USB
adapter.
2
Open Upgrade Suite. and verify that the version is v.9.1.3.10
or later.
3
Ensure the baud rate is set to 250kbps, then click the “USB 1
(51h)” icon to open the USB port.
Continued on next page
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 16
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Firmware Upgrades, Continued
Hemisphere
Upgrade Suite,
continued
Table 1-4: Hemisphere Upgrade Suite (continued)
Step
Action
4
If you need to update the N2K/Menu firmware, click on the
magnifying glass to find and select the N2K/Menu firmware file,
then drag and drop the file into the “Drag and drop here” section.
The progress bar and text below will indicate the status of the
upload.
5
Verify the right N2K/Menu firmware has been loaded in the last
line of text above the “Drag and drop here” section.
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 17
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Firmware Upgrades, Continued
Hemisphere
Upgrade Suite,
continued
Table 1-4: Hemisphere Upgrade Suite (continued)
Step
Action
6
If you need to update the GNSS firmware, click on the magnifying
glass to find and select the GNSS firmware file, then drag and drop
the file into the “Drag and drop here” section. The progress bar
and text below will indicate the status of the upload.
Once completed, the “Rx (App1)” will be listed below “Rx
(App2)”, and “Rx (App2)” will indicate that App2 still needs to
be updated to the correct GNSS firmware version. Drag and
drop the FW file to the box.
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 18
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Firmware Upgrades, Continued
Hemisphere
Upgrade Suite,
continued
Step
Action
7
If the App1 update doesn’t automatically start, after the app swap,
again drag and drop the GNSS firmware file into the “Drag and
drop here” section. The progress bar and text below indicate the
status of the upload.
8
Once completed, the “Rx (App1)” is again listed above “Rx (App2)”
and shows the correct firmware version.
ProNav Norway – a Company
page 20
Rev.2
10.02.2020
Mounting the V200n
Introduction
This section provides information on mounting the V200n in the optimal
location, orientation considerations, environmental considerations, and
other mounting options.
GNSS satellite
reception
When deciding where to mount the V200n, consider the following
satellite reception recommendations:
•Ensure there is a clear view of the sky available to the V200n, so the
GNSS and L-band satellites are not masked by obstructions that may
reduce system performance.
•Position is based off the primary GNSS antenna located on located on
the end opposite the recessed arrow on the underside of the enclosure.
•Locate any transmitting antennas away from the V200n by at least a
few meters to ensure tracking performance is not compromised.
•Ensure cable length is adequate to route into the vessel to reach a
breakout box or terminal strip.
•Do not locate the antenna where environmental conditions exceed
those specified in Appendix B, Technical Specifications of this
document.
Figure 2-1: V200n Underside with recessed arrow
Continued on next page
Table of contents
