Chapter 1. General Information
Overview
Functional Description
Technical Specifications
Performance Specifications
Hardware Description
Physical Configuration
Power/Input/Output Connections
Interfaces to External Equipment
Power Requirements
Upgrades and Updates
Environmental Limitations
Antenna
Radio Interference
Chapter 2. Getting Started
General
Quick Start
Connection Procedures
Board
Serial Data Communication
Communication Port Setup
RTS/CTS Considerations
Data Output
Initial Operating Instructions
Chapter 3. Operation
System Setup
Message Format
Input Messages
Output Messages
Serial Port Configuration
Antenna Connection
Satellite Search Algorithm
Parameter Settings and Status
Saving New Parameter Settings
Position Modes
Altitude Hold Definition
Antenna Position Setting
NMEA Outputs
Differential Operation
General
SBAS Operation
Sources of Error
RTCM Messages
RTCM 104 Format, Version 2.2
Pulse Generation (1 PPS)
Magnetic Variation and Geoid Models
Chapter 4. A12/AC12 Sensor & Development Kit
Overview
Mounting the A12 Sensor
Configuring the Kit for Operation
Step 1 - Inventory the Equipment
Step 2 - Load the Evaluate software into the computer
Step 3 - Prepare The Equipment for Operation
Power and Signal Connections
Step 4 - Position the GPS Antenna
Step 5 - Power On the Equipment
Step 6 - Using Evaluate Software
Chapter 5. B12 Board and Sensor
Overview
B12 Board
Physical Configuration
Interface Connector and Power Requirements
Serial Interface and Signal Levels
Environmental Specifications and Dimensions
Dimensions and mounting Configuration
B12 Sensor
Specifications
Chapter 6. Command/Response Formats
Overview
Receiver Commands and Responses
Set Commands
Query Commands
ALM: Upload Almanac Data
ALT: Set Ellipsoidal Height of Antenna
DRC: Reset Receiver Automatically Every x Days
DTM: Select Datum to Use
FIX: Altitude Position Fix Mode
FHS: Fast Hot Start Mode
FUM: Fix UTM Zone
FZN: Select Fixed UTM Zone
HDP: Set HDOP Mask
INI: Receiver Initialization
LTZ: Set Local Timezone
PAR: Receiver Parameter Query
PEM: Set Position Elevation Mask Angle
PDP: Set PDOP Mask for Position Computation
PMD: Set Navigation Position Mode
POS: Set Antenna Position
PPO: Point Positioning
PPS: 1PPS On/Off
PRT: Serial Port Baud Rate Query
RID: Receiver ID Query
RST: Reset Receiver
SAV: Save User Parameters
SMI: Code Measurement Smoothing
SNM: S/N Mask for Satellite Signal Use
SPD: Set Serial Port Speed
UDD: Set User-Defined Datum Parameters
UID: Unit Identification
USE: Set Satellites to Use
WAS: Wide-Area Augmentation
ZDA: Upload Initial Real-time Clock Value
NMEA Data Message Commands & Responses
Set Commands
Query Commands
ALL: Disable All NMEA Messages
ALM: Almanac Message
CRT: Cartesian Coordinates Message
GGA: GPS Position Message
GLL: Latitude/Longitude Message
GSA: DOP and Active Satellite Messages
MSG: Base Station Message
GSV: Satellites in View Message
PER: Set NMEA Send Interval
POS: Position Message
RMC: Recommended Minimum Course
RRE: Satellite Range Residuals and Position Error
SAT: Satellite Status Query
UKO: UKOOA Message
VTG: Velocity/Course Message
XMG: Exception Messages
ZDA: Time and Date
RTCM Commands and Responses
Set Commands
Query Commands
RTC: RTCM Status Query
AUT: Set Auto Differential Mode
MAX: Set RTCM Differential Data Age
OFF: Disable RTCM
REM: Enable Remote RTCM
Chapter 7. AC12 Board and Sensor
Overview
PBN: Raw Position Data in PBN Messages
MCA: MCA Message On/Off
SNV: SNV Message On/Off
Chapter 8. Reference
Search Strategy & Position Algorithms
Satellite Selection
False Position Condition
Search Strategy
Position Modes
3D Mode
2D Mode
Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
Other Operational Characteristics
Conversions
Self Test
Watchdog Timer
System Parameter Settings
Long-Term Operation
Datum Support
Detailed Performance Characteristics
Accuracy
TTFF (Time To First Fix)
Reacquisition Times
9. Troubleshooting
TTL-to-RS-232 Conversion
Port Setup
RTS/CTS
Factory Defaults
Saving Parameters
Logging Data
Using Third-Party Software
Appendix A. Global Product Support
Solutions for Common Problems
Corporate Web Page
Repair Centers
Appendix B. Supported Datums
Glossary
Index