Veripos ld7 User manual

Date: 31.07.2017
LD7 Installation
Manual
VERIPOS

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REVISION
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................6
1.1 GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 LD7 INTEGRATED MOBILE..........................................................................................................................6
1.3 SCOPE...........................................................................................................................................................7
1.3.1 Contents..........................................................................................................................................7
1.4 TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS....................................................................................................................8
1.5 LD7 SAFETY SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................10
1.5.1 Unpacking and inspection.............................................................................................................10
1.5.2 Safety symbols..............................................................................................................................10
1.5.3 Safety warnings ............................................................................................................................10
1.5.4 Installation.....................................................................................................................................10
1.5.5 Maintenance..................................................................................................................................11
1.5.6 Servicing .......................................................................................................................................11
1.5.7 Fault diagnosis..............................................................................................................................11
1.6 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS.....................................................................................................................12
1.6.1 Typographical conventions............................................................................................................12
1.6.2 Special Notices .............................................................................................................................12
1.7 REFERENCES.............................................................................................................................................12
1.8 WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT..........................................................................13
1.9 DISCLAIMER................................................................................................................................................14
2. LD7 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................16
2.1 LD7 RECEIVER ...........................................................................................................................................16
2.1.1 Installation.....................................................................................................................................17
2.1.2 LD7 installation –Schematic example..........................................................................................18
2.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................19
2.2.1 Mechanical .....................................................................................................................................19
2.2.2 Environmental .................................................................................................................................19
2.2.3 Safety considerations....................................................................................................................19
2.2.4 Electrical ........................................................................................................................................20
2.2.5 Certification ....................................................................................................................................20
2.2.6 Connectors and I/O ports ...............................................................................................................20
2.2.7 Rear panel.....................................................................................................................................21
2.2.8 Serial ports....................................................................................................................................22
2.2.9 Ethernet Interfaces........................................................................................................................22
2.2.10USB Ports .....................................................................................................................................22
2.2.11Power Supply................................................................................................................................22
2.2.12Summary Specification of Antennas.............................................................................................23
2.2.13Antenna cables –Specifications...................................................................................................24
2.2.14GNSS Receiver.............................................................................................................................24

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3. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................26
3.1 LD7 SITING GUIDELINES...........................................................................................................................26
3.1.1 Mounting .......................................................................................................................................26
3.1.2 Ventilation Requirements..............................................................................................................27
3.2 ANTENNA INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................27
3.2.1 GNSS / L-Band Antenna...............................................................................................................27
3.2.2 Antenna Placement for GNSS Heading........................................................................................30
3.3 COAXIAL CABLE INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................32
3.3.1 Maximum recommended cable lengths........................................................................................32
3.3.2 General .........................................................................................................................................32
3.4 LD7 ANTENNA CONNECTIVITY.................................................................................................................34
3.4.1 Coaxial cables to antennas...........................................................................................................34
3.5 LD7 POWER AND INTERFACE..................................................................................................................36
3.5.1 LD7 Rear connections ..................................................................................................................36
3.5.2 Interface cabling............................................................................................................................37
3.5.3 Serial Ports....................................................................................................................................38
3.5.4 Ethernet interface..........................................................................................................................38
3.5.5 PPS/ Event/ Clock In/Out..............................................................................................................39
3.5.6 Power and cabling ........................................................................................................................39
4. REFERENCE INFORMATION..........................................................................................................................40
4.1 CABLING AND CONNECTORS ..................................................................................................................40
4.1.1 Power Cable Pinout Details..........................................................................................................40
4.1.2 Com1 Cable Pinout Details...........................................................................................................40
4.1.3 Com2/ Com3 Cable Pinout Details...............................................................................................40
4.1.1 Com4/ Com5 Cable Pinout Details...............................................................................................41
4.1.2 Ethernet / USB Cable Pinout Details ............................................................................................41
4.1.1 PPS / Event Cable Pinout Details.................................................................................................41
4.1.2 Times LMR 400.............................................................................................................................42
4.1.3 Times LMR 240.............................................................................................................................43
4.1.4 Coaxial Cable Connectors............................................................................................................44
5. CONTACT INFORMATION...............................................................................................................................45
5.1 VERIPOS HELPDESK ..................................................................................................................................45
5.2 VERIPOS OFFICE LOCATIONS..................................................................................................................45
5.2.1 VERIPOSUK................................................................................................................................45
5.2.1 Additional VERIPOS offices..........................................................................................................45
APPENDIX I.................................................................................................................................................................46
COM PORT DETAILS –CABLE PIN OUTS ..........................................................................................................46
Port Descriptions.....................................................................................................................................47
Clock In/Out.............................................................................................................................................47
PPS & Event In........................................................................................................................................47
COM1 48

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COM2 & COM3 .......................................................................................................................................48
COM4 & COM5 .......................................................................................................................................49
Ethernet & USB.......................................................................................................................................49
DC Power Input.......................................................................................................................................50
APPENDIX II................................................................................................................................................................51
LD7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.......................................................................................................................51
LD7 Features...........................................................................................................................................53
GNSS Navigation Accuracy ....................................................................................................................53
GNSS Heading Accuracy........................................................................................................................53

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
This document provides the information required to install an LD7.
When consulting this document it will help the installer to have available the following items to
assist in assessing and planning the work:
VERIPOS LD7 and associated equipment shipped to site
‘Equipment Packing list’ (included with the equipment packing sent to site)
LD7 Operations manual
VERIPOS document “Antenna and Coaxial Cable Installation” provided with VERIPOS
installation documentation
Interactive training modules and VERIPOS product literature on CD ROM.
VERIPOS can provide these installation instructions in a language that is acceptable in the
country in which the equipment is to be installed.
1.2 LD7 INTEGRATED MOBILE
The VERIPOS LD7 is easy to install and operate. It provides multi-frequency GNSS capability
together with GNSS Heading, VERIPOS high accuracy positioning and wireless
communications within a ruggedized IP67 housing for the broadest range of applications.
For maximum flexibility, the design includes Heading, wireless links and the highest levels of
VERIPOS positioning accuracy. The LD7 has an additional processor for on-board
configuration and applications running separately from the GNSS engine. The rear panel has
an extensive suite of interfaces for data output, timing, event marks, and a second antenna port
for the GNSS Heading application.
The LD7 can be upgraded as required to generate VERIPOS proprietary position solution
depending on the data subscriptions enabled.
LD7 variants may also be used as a sensor to output received data and GNSS measurements
to external processing or quality control software such as the VERIPOS Verify QC.

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1.3 SCOPE
The purpose of this manual is to provide the necessary information to perform the installation of
the VERIPOS LD7 Integrated mobile unit.
It covers installation of:
Antennas
Coaxial and data cables
LD7 receiver and power requirement
Housings and ancillary equipment provided with the LD7.
1.3.1 Contents
This manual provides guidance for engineers to install a VERIPOS LD7 receiver on to a vessel.
Details are provided to assist in locating and connecting equipment ready to be commissioned.
The manual covers installation of LD7 receiver and associated antennas.
Read this manual in conjunction with the specific ‘Scope of Supply’ or Equipment Packing List’
for your particular installation.
Chapter Contents
1. Introduction: This chapter specifies the purpose and target group for the manual. It also
contains a list of used abbreviations and a specification of the document conventions.
2. System description: This chapter describes the interface in detail on the front and back side
of the LD7 unit as well as LD7 technical data.
3. Installation: This chapter covers the installation of the LD7 unit as well as cabling guidelines.
4. Reference information: This chapter comprise additional information such as Safety check
list, cable specifications, parts list and a description of LD7.
5. Contact information: This chapter contains contact information details about the VERIPOS
Helpdesk and VERIPOS offices world-wide.

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1.4 TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Apex VERIPOS High accuracy positioning systems
BER Bit Error Rate
CoG Course over Ground
CR Carriage Return
DGPS Differential GPS
DOP Dilution of Precision
DP Dynamic Positioning
EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System
GDOP Geometry Dilution of Precision
GLONASS GLObal NAvigation Satellite System –Russian equivalent to GPS
GPS Global Positioning System
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
HDOP Horizontal Dilution of Precision
IMU Integrated Mobile Unit
KPH Kilometres per Hour
LAN Local Area Network
LF Line Feed
LNA Low Noise Amplifier
L-Band Methods of transmitting Correction data to mobile users
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LD7 Unit containing GPS card, demodulator and PC processor
LVTTL Low Voltage Transistor Transistor Logic
MF Medium Frequency Radio used to Transmit Correction Data
MMI Man-Machine Interface
MPH Miles per Hour
m/s Metres per Second
MSAS Multi-functional Satellite Augmentation System
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association
PDOP Positional Dilution of Precision
PPP Precise Point Positioning
PPS Pulse per Second
PRN Pseudo Random Noise
RMS Root Mean Square
RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services
SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System
SD Standard Deviation
SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory
SNF Signal Notification Form
SNR Signal to Noise
Spotbeam High Power L-Band Signal

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Standard VERIPOS Single frequency DGPS system
SV Space Vehicle
Ultra VERIPOS High accuracy positioning systems
USB Universal Serial Bus
UTC Coordinated Universal Time
VDOP Vertical Dilution of Precision
VGA Video Graphic Array
VOSS VERIPOS Online Support System
WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

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1.5 LD7 SAFETY SUMMARY
This section summarizes safety guidelines when installing the LD7 unit.
1.5.1 Unpacking and inspection
Carefully unpack the unit and retain packaging to return the equipment where required.
Inspect the unit. If the equipment appears damaged return it using the original packaging.
Responsibility for damage is not accepted if the approved packaging is not used.
Ensure all items and ancillary equipment is present. Contact your supplier or VERIPOS where
this is not the case (see contacts in the Contact information chapter).
1.5.2 Safety symbols
Please see Section 1.6 Document conventions later in this manual.
1.5.3 Safety warnings
Always observe the following safety precautions:
Disconnect power from power supply to isolate the equipment before working on it.
Ensure adequate air circulation to ventilate the unit especially to the sides to avoid heat build -
up.
Connect only to a power supply with a voltage corresponding to that marked on the unit.
Always disconnect the LD7 and associated equipment from the power supply when connecting
equipment.
Avoid excessive heat, humidity, dust and vibration.
Always use the power connections supplied with the unit. See the Reference information
chapter for details.
1.5.4 Installation
Ensure the DC power supply is disconnected during installation. The power connection is
easily accessed on the rear of the unit.
Ensure that the unit is secured using the holes in the base plate. Position the unit to ensure
there is ample spacing for ventilation of the unit and access to front and rear during normal
operation.
Ensure all cables are routed safely to avoid sharp edges, bends and pinches.
Ensure only the specified cables are used for interconnection of the equipment.

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1.5.5 Maintenance
Clean the unit using a clean dry cloth only. Do not wet the unit or allow moisture to
penetrate the unit. Do not use solvents to clean the unit.
1.5.6 Servicing
This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Please refer all repairs to a qualified service
agent or to VERIPOS.
See the Contact Information chapter for details on contacting VERIPOS.
1.5.7 Fault diagnosis
Follow the guidance in this document to correctly install the LD7. Where the LD7 does not
perform as indicated please first check all connections before contacting your supplier or
VERIPOS for assistance (contact details in the Contact information chapter).

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1.6 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS
1.6.1 Typographical conventions
Italic or bold text is used to emphasizecertain parts of the information.Italicis also used in
cross-referencesto other parts of the document.
Bold text is also used for indicators and touch screen “push-buttons” commands.
“Text within quotes” is used when display screens are mentioned in text.
Monospace text is used for input/output strings to/from the device.
1.6.2 Special Notices
1.7 REFERENCES
Please read this manual and refer to the following information where required:
VERIPOS document “Antenna & Coaxial Cable Installation”.
LD7 Operations manual and Quick Guide.
Information is available at VERIPOS Online support system (VOSS): http://help.veripos.com

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1.8 WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (hereinafter referred to as the “WEEE
directive”) places an obligation on EU-based manufacturers, distributors, retailers and
importers to take back electronic products at the end of their useful life. A sister directive,
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) complements the WEEE directive by banning the
presence of specific hazardous substances in the products at the design phase. The WEEE
directive covers all VERIPOS products imported into the EU as of August 13 2005. EU-based
manufacturers, distributors, retailers and importers are obliged to finance the costs of recovery
from municipal collection points, reuse, and recycling of specified percentages per the
requirements contained in the WEEE Directive.
Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union.
Products which have the undernoted symbol located on either the product itself or its
packaging indicates that the product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the
user’s responsibility to dispose of the product by handing it over to a designated collection point
for the recycling of WEEE.
The separate collection and recycling of your WEEE at the time of disposal will help to
conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human
health and the environment. For more information about recycling centres, please contact the
local city office, the household waste disposal service or the product supplier.

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1.9 DISCLAIMER
Veripos Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Veripos”) has taken every care in the preparation of
the content of this Manual (“Manual”). This Manual is provided “as is” without any
representations or warranties, express or implied. Veripos makes no representations or
warranties in relation to this Manual and the content provided herein. Veripos reserves the right
at its sole discretion, but without any obligation, to make amendments or improvements to, or
withdraw or correct any error(s) or omission(s) in any portion of the Manual without notice.
Although Veripos makes a reasonable effort to include accurate and up to date information,
Veripos does not warrant or guarantee that this Manual and its contents are current, complete,
accurate and/or free from errors.
Copyright © 2004-2017 VERIPOS
All rights reserved. No part of this Manual and its contents may be reproduced, copied, re-
engineered, adapted, redistributed, published, commercially exploited or transmitted in any
form, by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, without
the express prior written permission of Veripos. Applications for any written permission
should be addressed to Veripos House, 1B Farburn Terrace, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7DT,
United Kingdom.
Unauthorised reproduction, copying, re-engineering, adaption, redistribution, publication or
commercial exploitation of this Manual or its contents may be subject to civil as well as
criminal sanctions under the applicable laws. Where Veripos’ intellectual property rights are
alleged to be infringed by the end user, Veripos will seek to enforce its intellectual property
rights in the civil courts to the fullest extent possible. Where reproduction, copying, re-
engineering, adaption, redistribution, publication or commercial exploitation of this Manual or
its contents has been permitted by Veripos in accordance with this disclaimer, then no
changes in the Manual or deletion of any kind to the Manual will be made by end user. End
user acknowledges that it does not acquire any ownership rights by accessing, viewing or
utilising this Manual and agrees that it shall not hold itself out to any third party as having any
ownership rights to this Manual.
The end user shall save, indemnify, defend and hold Veripos harmless on written demand,
from all claims, losses, damages, costs (including legal costs), expenses and liabilities of any
kind and nature, invoked against Veripos by any third party, for or arising out of, any alleged
infringement of any patent or proprietary or protected right arising out of or in connection with
the utilisation of this Manual by the end user and/or in connection with any representation to
third parties of ownership of any kind with respect to this Manual by the end user.

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To the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws, Veripos hereby excludes liability, for any
damages, direct or indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages
arising out of or in any way connected with the use of, reference to, reliance on or inability to
use this Manual and its contents, including without limitation, any loss of profits, business
interruption or damage. These limitations shall apply even if Veripos has been expressly
advised of the potential loss.
This disclaimer and the exclusions herein shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with English law. If any provision of this disclaimer and/or exclusions are held to be unlawful,
void or for any reason whatsoever, unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed
severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this
disclaimer.

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2. LD7 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This section gives an outline description of the VERIPOS LD7 receiver and
components used with the LD7 supplied.
The section covers overall information and details as follows:
Equipment technical data
Mechanical dimensions
Electrical specification
Processor
GNSS Receiver
L-Band Receiver
Data interfaces including serial ports
Antennas
2.1 LD7 RECEIVER
The VERIPOS LD7 is a small, leightweight and economical unit which may be configured as an
Integrated Mobile Unit, complete with internal dual L1/L2 GPS and GLONASS receiver.
The unit incorporates front panel LED indicators for status monitoring. Configuration is
performed using an external PC running the recommmended Web interface browser (Google
Chrome).
For maximum flexibility, the design includes dual frequency Heading capability and all tiers of
VERIPOS positioning accuaracy.
It can receive VERIPOS L-Band transmissions from Geostationary satellites and output RTCM
correction data which may be used by external equipment. The LD7’s internal dual-frequency
GNSS receiver can be used with Verify QC software to provide the full range of VERIPOS
GNSS augmentation services.
The unit can compute DGNSS position solutions using single or multiple reference stations.
When subscribed to VERIPOS PPP corrections the unit is capable of computing position
solutions with 10cm accuracy. Positions are output in NMEA format for use by the user’s
systems.
At the same time the GNSS engine can be used to compute a baseline between the 2 antennas
installed and generate a heading value output in NMEA format.

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The VERIPOS LD7 Receiver
LD7 comprises:
•L-Band receiver
•GNSS Heading receiver
•Interfaces for data output
2.1.1 Installation
Installation work for the LD7 varies for:
•the types of antenna(s) to be installed
•connections for input of data to or output of positioning data from the LD7.
Installation is described in detail in chapter 3 Installation. An example is
shown below to illustrate arrangement of a typical installation of antennas
and position output from the LD7

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2.1.2 LD7 installation –Schematic example
Example of an Installation Drawing for an LD7

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2.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
This equipment is for indoor use only and meets performance specification
within an ambient temperature range of -15 °C to +55 °C and a maximum
relative humidity of 95%.
Equipment complies with EN60945:2002 [5] for “protected” equipment.
Cable specifications: Please refer to the Reference information chapter for
details.
The LD7 is sealed to the IP67 specification.
LD7 Overview
2.2.1 Mechanical
Dimensions
Height
54 mm
Width
157 mm
Depth
164 mm
Weight
1.5kg
2.2.2 Environmental
Enclosure material
Aluminium
Operating temperature range
-30 °C to +65 °C
Storage temperature range
-40 °C to +75 °C
2.2.3 Safety considerations
Though the test conditions for the LD7 unit provide for a max. operating
temperature of +65 °C, continuous operation of all electronic components
should if possible take place at ambient temperatures of only +25 °C. This is
a prerequisite for long life and low service costs.

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2.2.4 Electrical
DC power input
12–24 VDC
Power consumption -
<12 W
IEC60945
certified
2.2.5 Certification
Conforms to IP67, RoHS, CE, FCC Class B Part 15, IEC 60945.
2.2.6 Connectors and I/O ports
The controls etc. are detailed in this chapter
LD7 Front Panel
Description
1
Power Button
2
Bluetooth Antenna Connector
3
Bluetooth LED
4
HDG (Heading) LED
5
PVT (Accuracy) LED
6
SYNC (Beam) LED
7
SS (Signal Strength) LED
8
ENB (Enabled)LED
There is no Bluetooth functionality current available on the LD7.