Raven Phoenix 300 User manual

Phoenix 300™ DPGS Receiver with
USB Installation and Operation
Manual
P/N 016-0171-548 Rev. C 04/15 E23137
Copyright 2015

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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................. 1
Receiver Overview ....................................................................................................................1
USB Capability ....................................................................................................................1
Updates ...............................................................................................................................2
Overview of DGPS Systems .....................................................................................................2
Sources of Error ..................................................................................................................3
Differential GPS (DGPS) Correction Sources .....................................................................3
Chapter 2 Installation and Initial Start Up.............................................. 7
Mounting GPS Receiver Equipment .........................................................................................7
DGPS Receiver ...................................................................................................................7
DGPS Antenna Mounting ....................................................................................................7
Powering the GPS Receiver .....................................................................................................8
Initial Startup ..............................................................................................................................9
Subscription Services ..........................................................................................................9
Normal Operation ......................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3 Display Menus....................................................................... 11
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 11
Home Display Screen .............................................................................................................12
OmniSTAR® XP/HP Restart .............................................................................................13
Receiver Display Menu ...........................................................................................................13
Receiver Information .........................................................................................................13
GPS Engine Information ....................................................................................................14
GPS Display Menu ..................................................................................................................15
GPS Signal Information .....................................................................................................15
Dilution of Precision (DOP) Information ............................................................................16
Position Information ...........................................................................................................16
Speed and Course Over Ground (COG) Information ........................................................17
Standard Deviation Information .........................................................................................17
OmniSTAR® Display Menu .....................................................................................................18
Carrier and Signal Status ..................................................................................................19
Virtual Base Station Subscription Information ...................................................................19
OmniSTAR HP Expiration Information ..............................................................................20
OmniSTAR Subscription Information .................................................................................20
OmniSTAR Satellite Frequency .........................................................................................20
OmniSTAR Serial Number ................................................................................................21
OmniSTAR Service ID Number .........................................................................................21
RTK Display Menu ..................................................................................................................22
Baseline Information ..........................................................................................................22

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Utility Options Menu ................................................................................................................23
Unit Preset Configuration Settings ....................................................................................23
Pre-Defined Setting Configurations ...................................................................................24
Radar Configurations .........................................................................................................24
Contrast Setting .................................................................................................................25
Backlight Mode ..................................................................................................................25
Simulated Radar Speed Configuration Screens ................................................................26
Chapter 4 Configuration Menus............................................................ 27
Correction Configuration Menu ...............................................................................................27
Correction Source ..............................................................................................................28
SBAS Configuration Menu ......................................................................................................29
Current SBAS Configuration ..............................................................................................29
GS - Satellite Configuration Menu ...........................................................................................30
Accuracy Warning .............................................................................................................30
Beam .................................................................................................................................31
Activation Code .................................................................................................................32
Operating Mode .................................................................................................................32
Expiration Date ..................................................................................................................33
Hours Remaining ...............................................................................................................33
Satellite CNR .....................................................................................................................33
GS - Slingshot Configuration Menu .........................................................................................34
Accuracy Warning .............................................................................................................34
Baud Rate Settings ............................................................................................................35
OmniSTAR® Configuration Menu ...........................................................................................35
Service ID and Region .......................................................................................................36
User Defined Frequency ....................................................................................................37
OmniSTAR Auto-Restart ...................................................................................................38
RTK Configuration Menu .........................................................................................................39
RTK Signal Format ............................................................................................................39
RTK Network .....................................................................................................................40
RTK Smoothing .................................................................................................................40
Baud Rate ..........................................................................................................................41
Output Configuration Menu .....................................................................................................41
Port A Settings ...................................................................................................................42
Port B Settings ...................................................................................................................43
National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Messages ............................................44
Chapter 5 Sample NMEA Message Structure...................................... 45

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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ................................................................... 47
Check the Installation ..............................................................................................................47
Receiver ..................................................................................................................................47
DGPS Antenna ........................................................................................................................48
Testing Voltage ..................................................................................................................48
Testing Resistance ............................................................................................................48
Power ......................................................................................................................................48
Power Connection .............................................................................................................48
Signal Reception .....................................................................................................................49
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................49
Position Accuracy Chart ..........................................................................................................50
Configuration ...........................................................................................................................50
Rear Panel Serial Interfaces .............................................................................................50
APPENDICES
Appendix A Software Updates via the USB Port.................................... 51
Appendix B Feature Authorization via the USB Port ............................. 53

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CHAPTER
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C hapt er 1 Introduction
Receiver Overview
Thank you for purchasing the Raven Phoenix 300 DGPS receiver with USB. The Phoenix 300 receiver is
designed to provide highly accurate and reliable DGPS navigation and positioning solutions for yield mapping
and monitoring, swathing, custom applications, and other precision farming functions while operating in the
rugged agricultural environment.
The Phoenix 300 receiver is a sophisticated, dual frequency receiver with superior impulse noise performance
while the 120-channel GPS system provides quick and stable satellite acquisition. The Phoenix 300 provides
reliable tracking of GNSS signals automatically using various correction services including satellite based
augmentation systems (SBAS) and terrestrial radio and cellular network services.
The Phoenix 300 receiver features a front panel display for simple configuration and operation. The Phoenix
300 also features two bidirectional RS-232 serial interface ports to provide GPS data to peripheral devices.
USB Capability
The Phoenix 300 receiver with USB features a USB port on the back of the unit which may be used for
updates, feature authorization, and data logging.
Note: This manual contains information on settings and operation of the Phoenix 300 with USB.
Descriptions of operation, features, and settings contained herein may not be applicable to prior
Phoenix 300 hardware revisions. Please contact a local Raven dealer for additional questions
regarding capabilities or further assistance.

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Updates
Updates for Raven manuals as well as software updates for Raven products are available at the Applied
Technology Division web site:
www.ravenhelp.com
Overview of DGPS Systems
While an in-depth study may be required to fully understand Global Positioning Systems, or GPS, a brief
description can be useful to understand the operation and limitations of these systems.
GPS is a general term used for satellite-based, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) operated and
maintained by various organizations and government agencies around the world. Originally intended for
military purposes, GPS capabilities have been extended to civilian applications and may be used to provide
highly accurate position and navigation information.
A GPS system consists of constellation of satellites above the earth’s surface. Each satellite continually
transmits a coded radio message containing the satellite position and time that the signal is transmitted. A GPS
receiver on the ground then receives signals from several satellites, decodes the messages and calculates a
position in the longitude and longitude coordinate system.
To calculate the position, the receiver uses an equation based upon the following formula:
The equation calculates the time it took for each radio signal to travel from the satellite and reach the GPS
antenna. The rate used in this formula is the known velocity of the radio signals transmitted from each GPS
satellite. Time is determined using a code matching technique within the GPS receiver.
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Sources of Error
Accuracy of a GPS receiver depends upon the ability of the receiver to correctly calculate the time signals from
each satellite take to reach the GPS antenna. There are several natural conditions which can introduce error
into this calculation and may cause problems when operating any GPS navigation system or receiver.
Four of the primary sources which can introduce errors are:
•Ionospheric and tropospheric delays on the radio signal
•Signal multi-path or reflection
•Receiver clock biases
•Orbital satellite (ephemeris) position errors
GPS is a line-of-sight system which means that a clear path must exist between the satellite and the GPS
antenna. Obstructions such as buildings, trees, parts of the vehicle like a fiberglass or metal roof, and human
bodies may interfere or completely block signals from the GPS receiver. Moreover, items such as electrical
motors, generators, alternators, strobe lights, radio transmitters, microwave dishes, radar, other active
antennas, etc., all generate electrical and magnetic fields which can interfere with GPS or L-Band signals.
Differential GPS (DGPS) Correction Sources
A correction signal or differential source from a known, stationary location on the surface of the earth may be
used to correct for the common sources of error and may also be capable of enhancing the accuracy and
precision of a GPS receiver. The following sections offer brief descriptions of the available differential
correction sources which may be used with the Phoenix 300 receiver.
SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System)
Regional SBAS corrections are differential services administrated by various private and government agencies
around the world. Many of these services are available without subscription or cost for agricultural use.
FIGURE 1. Regional SBAS Correction Sources
Note: Using SBAS corrections outside of the coverage areas indicated above can significantly degrade
the position solution provided by the Phoenix 300 receiver.
WAAS
EGNOS
SDCM
MSAS/QZSS
GAGAN

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The Phoenix 300 is compatible with the following SBAS differential correction services:
WAAS (Wide Angle Augmentation System). A correction service primarily covering the United States and
available, without subscription, for agricultural use. WAAS corrections may also be used in some areas of
Canada and Mexico.
More information is available at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) web site:
www.faa.gov
EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service). Correction services which use the GPS
satellite network developed by the U.S. and augmented to provide differential corrections within European
countries.
More information is available at the European Space Agency (ESA) web site:
www.esa.int
SDCM (System for Differential Corrections and Monitoring). SDCM is an SBAS which utilizes both the
GPS and GLONASS satellite constellations for positioning data developed by the Russian government.
More information may be found at the Russian system of differential correction and monitoring web site:
www.sdcm.ru/
MSAS (Multi-functional Satellite Augmentation System). Service developed for differential corrections in
Japan.
QZSS (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System). A system parallel with the MSAS services in Japan.
More information available at the QZSS web site:
www.qzs.jp
GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation). Regional SBAS system available for use in India.
More information available at the European Space Agency (ESA) web site:
www.esa.int
NovAtel GLIDE
The NovAtel GLIDE feature can be used either in conjunction with a SBAS correction signal as a position
smoothing feature or as an autonomous correction source for areas with limited SBAS coverage. Both options
are available as a standard feature of the Phoenix 300 receiver.
GS
The GS subscription service delivers corrections without the need for a local reference station. GS corrections
may be delivered to the vehicle cabin either via a satellite based correction signal or via a cellular network and
the Slingshot®Field Hub™.
The Field Hub provides a link for wireless communication from the vehicle cabin via the cellular network and
provides access to the internet via a Raven field computer or other web enabled devices.
Note: GPS engine firmware OEM 6.400 or newer and an authorization code are required for GS
correction services. Refer to the Receiver Display Menu section on page 13 for assistance with
verifying the firmware version installed on the receiver or contact a local Raven dealer for
information on correction services available for Phoenix 300 receivers.