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PGM EVK User Manual

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents 2

Introduction 4

Firmware Version & Updates 5

Technical Support 5

Used Acronyms 5

PGM EVK Contents 6

EVP Overview 7

Connections 7

Operating Conditions 8

Power 8

GNSS Antenna 9

Initial PGM EVP Setup 9

Connecting Antennas & Power 9

Connecting A Computer To The PGM EVP 10

Direct Wi-Fi Connection 10

Ethernet Connection 12

Monitoring PGM EVP Using Swift Console 13

Swift Console Installation 13

Connecting PGM EVP To The Swift Console 14

Accessing The PGM EVP To Configure & Change Settings 16

Accessing The PGM EVP Through Wi-Fi Or Ethernet 16

SSH Into The PGM EVP Using Windows 16

SSH Into the PGM EVP Using MacOS / Linux 18

Accessing The PGM EVP Directly With Keyboard & Monitor 19

Directory of Files 20

Connecting The PGM EVP To The Internet 21

Internet Access Using Ethernet 21

Internet Access Using Wi-Fi 22

Applying Skylark Corrections 25

Obtaining Skylark NTRIP Credentials 25

Configuring Starling For Skylark Corrections 25

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Vehicle Installation 28

PGM EVP and Antenna Mounting 28

Starling Vehicle Settings 28

Vehicle Signals 30

Logging Data Using Swift Console 31

NMEA Output 31

Appendices 32

Appendix A - Firmware Update 32

Option 1: Automated Procedure 32

Option 2: Manual Procedure 32

Appendix B - Starling License Activation 34

Appendix C - Orientation Settings 35

Appendix D - Configuration Files and Directory 37

Files Description: 37

Control Scripts 38

Appendix E – Default Settings 39

Appendix F – Other Available Software Tools 40

Woodpecker Log Utility 40

Drongo Maps 40

sbp2report 40

Appendix G – Hardware Specifications 41

Appendix H – Related Information 42

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Introduction

This document provides complete setup, configuration, and operating details for Swift Navigation’s Precision

GNSS Module (PGM) Evaluation Kit (EVK).

A PGM EVK Quick Start Guide is also available for a quick and basic initial setup of your PGM EVK. You can

download the PGM EVK Quick Start Guide at Support > Products > Precision GNSS Module (PGM) > Quick

Start Guide

For better accuracy and performance, the PGM Evaluation Platform (EVP) that is included with the PGM EVK

can be used with Swift’s Skylark cloud-based precise corrections service. A 6-month free trial of Skylark is

included with the PGM EVK. A promotion code and instructions for activating the Skylark service are provided

upon purchase of the PGM EVK. If a promotion code and instructions have not been received, please do

contact Swift.

Figure 1: PGM EVP with GNSS antenna & power supply

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Firmware Version & Updates

Swift Navigation is continuously improving the Starling performance and it’s important to ensure that your

PGM EVP has the latest version of the software installed.

Use instructions in Appendix A - Firmware Update to update your EVP to the latest version of the available

software.

The Starling program from version 1.4 requires license activation to operate. PGM Evaluation Kits shipped

after June 2021 already have the license activated. Older units require license activation after upgrading to

Starling v1.4 or newer. Refer to Appendix B - Starling License Activation for detailed license activation

instructions.

Technical Support

This manual describes the operation of the PGM EVP running software package version 1.12.0.

For additional information about using the PGM EVK, FAQs, or to request assistance, please visit

support.swiftnav.com/

Used Acronyms

Like any technical product, many acronyms are used. For clarity and convenience, the following are the

Swift-specific acronyms used within this User Manual.

●PGM - Precision GNSS Module

●EVK - Evaluation Kit (including the Platform and all accessories)

●EVP - Evaluation Platform (OnLogic Computer with integrated PGM)

●SBP - Swift Binary Protocol

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PGM EVK Contents

The PGM EVK includes everything needed to set up and start evaluating the performance of Swift’s location

technology. Included with your PGM EVK are the following items.

Figure 2: PGM EVK Contents

1. GNSS L1/L5 magnet-mount antenna

2. PGM Evaluation Platform (EVP)

3. Wi-Fi antennas

4. RS232 serial port adapter cable

5. USB drive

6. RS232 null modem adapter

7. Vehicle signals cable

8. Power supply cable for direct 12 V supply

9. 12 V DC power supply 100-240 V AC input

with international plugs

10. RJ45 Ethernet cable

11. DisplayPort to HDMI adapter cable

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EVP Overview

The PGM EVK features Swift’s PGM Evaluation Platform (EVP) consisting of a Swift mPCIe format PGM

receiver, with integrated IMU and CAN / wheel tick odometry support. This is installed in an OnLogic IoT

computer that hosts Swift’s Starling positioning engine. The PGM EVP provides real-time precision GNSS and

IMU measurements and provides a turn-key platform that can be used to evaluate the performance of Swift’s

PGM receiver, hosted Starling positioning engine, and the Skylark cloud-based correction service.

Connections

The connections available on the PGM EVP are as follows:

Figure 3: PGM EVP connectors

1. Wi-Fi antenna RP (Reverse Polarity) SMA connector

2. GNSS antenna SMA connector

3. Vehicle signals (VSS and Reverse) receptacle (Hirose HR10A-7R-6P(73))

4. Wi-Fi antenna RP (Reverse Polarity) SMA connector

5. Micro SD card slot (Linux image is loaded on SD card)

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Figure 4: PGM EVP connectors (continued)

1. 12 V power supply. 2.5/5.5 mm barrel jack connector, positive in the center

2. USB 2.0 port connector

3. RS-232 serial port connector (use adapter cable for DB-9 connector)

4. Power button and power status LED

5. Two USB 3.0 port connectors

6. Ethernet port RJ45 connector

7. Mini DisplayPort connector

8. IMU orientation labels. The orange dot indicates the IMU center (GNSS antenna lever arm

measurement reference point).

Operating Conditions

Input Voltage: 12 V DC

Power: 6 W (~0.5A) during normal operation

Operating Temperature: 0°C - 40°C (non-condensing relative humidity of 10-90%)

Environmental: Not rated (additional protection required for outdoor use)

Power

The provided power supply can be used with any AC input between 100 and 240 V and provides 12 V DC to

the EVP. If a different power supply is used, it must provide a 12 V / 3 A DC output.

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GNSS Antenna

PGM EVP requires an active GPS/Galileo/BeiDou L1/L5 antenna. In the kit, an Amotech L1/L5 antenna is

included for evaluation. The EVP provides 3.3 V antenna bias voltage through the SMA antenna connector

(max. 100 mA). For the best results the chosen antenna LNA gain should be between 15 to 25 dB and with NF

< 2-3 dB.

The provided GNSS antenna should be mounted on a ground plane. A typical car’s roof is a good ground

plane. If the antenna is not mounted on an automobile roof, place a round or square metal plate of 10 to 15

cm (4” to 6”) radius under the antenna.

Initial PGM EVP Setup

This section provides details on how to set up the EVP for basic operation. Beyond this basic setup, there are

features such as using the Skylark correction service and providing vehicle signals. Details of how to obtain

Skylark corrections and vehicle signals are provided in later chapters.

Basic setup of the EVK EVP includes (Figure 5):

1. Connecting antennas and power.

2. Connecting to a computer for viewing EVP operation.

Connecting Antennas & Power

To connect antennas and power to the PGM EVP:

1. Connect the provided GNSS antenna to the central SMA connector and place the antenna in a

position where it has a clear view of the sky.

2. Connect both of the Wi-Fi antennas to the SMA connectors on the EVP.

3. Connect the EVP to power using the provided power supply.

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Figure 5: PGM EVP with GNSS antenna, Wi-Fi antennas, & power

1. Amotech GNSS L1/L5 magnet-mount antenna

2. Wi-Fi Antennas

3. PGM Evaluation Platform (EVP)

4. Power Supply (12V)

Connecting A Computer To The PGM EVP

In order to monitor the operation of the PGM EVP, it must be connected to a computer. There are two

different ways to connect a computer to the PGM EVP to monitor its operation.

1. A direct Wi-Fi connection

2. Via Ethernet

Direct Wi-Fi Connection

Figure 6: Direct connection to the PGM EVP using Wi-Fi