Veripos ld7 User manual

Date: 26.01.2017
LD7
Operations Manual
Veripos

Manual Title:
LD7 Operations Manual
Ref.:
AB-V-MA-00555
Rev No:
A9
Page 2
REVISION
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APPROVED
A9
26.01.2017
Default settings updated
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A8
01.08.2016
Updated Disclaimer & WEEE sections.
Data logging information removed
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A7
13.11.2015
Antenna offset information updated
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A6
19.02.2015
Default settings amendment
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A5
23.06.2014
GNSS and L-Band on Ethernet Port
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A4
18.03.2014
Updates
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A3
11.03.2014
New LED panel and on / off switch.
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A2
06.11.2013
Browser interface
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A1
07.05.2013
Review amendments
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25.04.2013
First issue
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Manual Title:
LD7 Operations Manual
Ref.:
AB-V-MA-00555
Rev No:
A9
Page 3
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................5
1.1 VERIPOS LD7.......................................................................................................................................5
1.2 LD7 INTEGRATED MOBILE UNIT........................................................................................................6
1.3 WHAT THIS DOCUMENT COVERS.....................................................................................................6
1.4 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED WITH LD7 ....................................................................................................7
1.5 VERIPOS HELPDESK REQUESTS FOR SERVICE ENABLE / DISABLE ..........................................7
1.6 ENABLING THE LD7 FOR USE ...........................................................................................................8
1.7 DISCLAIMER.........................................................................................................................................9
1.8 WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT................................................................ 10
2. OVERVIEW AND DESCRIPTION OF THE LD7.......................................................................................... 11
2.1 FRONT PANEL .................................................................................................................................. 12
2.1.1 LED’s ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.2 LD7 CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.1 Coaxial Connections..................................................................................................... 13
2.2.2 Data Cables and output................................................................................................ 15
2.3 LD7 LOGIC FLOW DIAGRAM............................................................................................................ 16
3. CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 BROWSER INTERFACE.................................................................................................................... 17
3.1.1 Connecting the LD7...................................................................................................... 17
3.2 L-BAND............................................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.1 Beam Selection............................................................................................................. 20
3.2.2 Enable/ Disable............................................................................................................. 21
3.2.3 REFERENCE STATION SELECTION ......................................................................... 21
3.2.4 Veripos Ultra and APEX Services................................................................................. 22
3.3 IO (INPUTS / OUTPUTS)................................................................................................................... 23
3.3.1 Serial Ports ................................................................................................................... 23
3.3.2 Ethernet ........................................................................................................................ 23
3.4 GNSS.................................................................................................................................................. 25
3.4.1 NMEA Output................................................................................................................ 25
3.4.2 Positioning Mode .......................................................................................................... 26
3.4.3 PPP mode..................................................................................................................... 26
3.4.4 PPS............................................................................................................................... 26
3.4.5 NMEA Precision............................................................................................................ 26
3.4.6 PPP DQI ....................................................................................................................... 27
4. SYSTEM OPERATION................................................................................................................................. 28
5. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................. 29
5.1 POWER FAULTS............................................................................................................................... 30
5.2 ENABLE / DISABLE FAULTS ............................................................................................................ 30
5.3 L –BAND SIGNAL FAULTS............................................................................................................... 30
5.4 HEADING FAULTS ............................................................................................................................ 31
APPENDIX I............................................................................................................................................................ 32
CONTACT INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................... 32
APPENDIX II........................................................................................................................................................... 34
ABBREVIATIONS......................................................................................................................................... 34
APPENDIX III.......................................................................................................................................................... 36
VERIPOS REFERENCE STATIONS............................................................................................................ 36

Manual Title:
LD7 Operations Manual
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Rev No:
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APPENDIX IV. ........................................................................................................................................................ 41
QUALITY STANDARDS ............................................................................................................................... 41
APPENDIX V. ......................................................................................................................................................... 45
NMEA SENTENCES .................................................................................................................................... 45
APPENDIX VI. ........................................................................................................................................................ 55
GLOBAL COVERAGE CHART..................................................................................................................... 55
APPENDIX VII. ....................................................................................................................................................... 57
HEADING ANTENNA GUIDE....................................................................................................................... 57
APPENDIX VIII ....................................................................................................................................................... 60
SERVICES NOTIFICATION FORM.............................................................................................................. 60

Manual Title:
LD7 Operations Manual
Ref.:
AB-V-MA-00555
Rev No:
A9
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1. INTRODUCTION
Veripos specialise in providing robust data broadcast services for precise positioning
applications to the offshore industry.
Veripos was formed in 1989 to supply GPS augmentation services, in the form of
differential GPS corrections, to vessels in the offshore oil and gas industry. Veripos product
line operates worldwide, providing data broadcast and support services for precise
positioning applications.
At Veripos it is our mission is to be a market leader in the supply of precise navigation and
positioning services and solutions, through innovative application of technology, continuous
product development and operational excellence, whilst creating maximum value for both
our customers and stakeholders.
The mainstay of Veripos is the provision of data broadcast services for the purpose of
enhancing accuracy, reliability and integrity of precise navigation and positioning. Veripos
offers a range of such services to meet different client requirements, providing accuracy of
up to 10cm.
The greatest products will not, by themselves, ensure the best solution for the client. Many
factors contribute to optimum operational and commercial effectiveness, from the provision
of fit-for-purpose products maintained at a high level of operability to rapid, reliable delivery
and a high standard of user support.
Veripos aims to meet all of these requirements without compromise. At the centre of our
business philosophy is an unwavering commitment to provide superior quality while giving
appropriate consideration to health, safety and the protection of the environment. From
project planning to preventative maintenance, every aspect of our service is designed
towards delivering products to our clients in the most professional manner possible.
1.1 VERIPOS LD7
The LD7 Integrated Mobile Unit utilizes Septentrio 272-channel GNSS receiver technology.
It provides multi-frequency GNSS capability together with GNSS Heading, Veripos high
accuracy positioning and wireless communications all within a ruggedized IP67 housing for
a broad range of applications.
This document provides the information required to operate an LD7.
When working with the IMU it will help the user to have the following items available:
A printed version of this LD7 Operations Manual
The System Software on CD ROM
Equipment Packing List included with the equipment packing sent to site
The Veripos document Antenna & Coaxial Cable Installation Guide
For updates of this document and to access related Veripos documentation referenced
please visit the Veripos online support system (VOSS): http://help.Veripos.com