Novatel 01019126 Wireless GNSS Receiver with Bluetooth User Manual OM 20000150 SMART6

Novatel Inc Wireless GNSS Receiver with Bluetooth OM 20000150 SMART6

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SMART6™ User ManualOM-20000150 Rev 0B September 2013
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 2SMART6 User ManualRevision Level: 0BPublication Number: OM-20000150Revision Date: September 2013Firmware Version: 6.220 (OEM060220RN0000)WarrantyNovAtel® Inc. warrants that its GNSS products are free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the conditions set forth on our web site: www.novatel.com/products/warranty/.Antenna Module One (1) YearCables and Accessories  Ninety (90) DaysSoftware Warranty  One (1) YearReturn InstructionsTo return products, refer to the instructions found under the Return Policy tab on the Warranty page: www.novatel.com/products/warranty/.Proprietary NoticeInformation in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of NovAtel Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a licence agreement or non-disclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license or non-disclosure agreement.No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of a duly authorized representative of NovAtel Inc.The information contained within this manual is believed to be true and correct at the time of publication.AdVance, NovAtel, GLIDE, NovAtel Connect and OEM6 are registered trademarks of NovAtel Inc.SMART6 is a trademark of NovAtel Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by NovAtel Inc. is under license. All other brand names are trademarks of their respective holders.Manufactured and protected under U.S. Patent:© Copyright 2013 NovAtel Inc. All rights reserved. Unpublished rights reserved under International copyright laws.#5,390,207 #6,184,822 B1 #6,664,923 B1#5,495,499 #6,211,821 B1 #6,922,167 B2#5,734,674 #6,445,354 B1 #7,250,916#5,809,064 #6,608,998 B1 #7,738,536 B2#5,414,729 #6,452,560 B2 #7,738,606 B2#5,736,961 #6,728,637 B2 #7,885,317 B2#6,243,409 B1
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0A 3Table of Contents Notice 7 Customer Service 91 Introduction 111.1 Features and Models...................................................................................................................................................112 Installation and Setup 132.1 Additional Equipment Required ...................................................................................................................................132.1.1 SMART6 Setup .................................................................................................................................................132.1.2 Power Supply Requirements.............................................................................................................................152.1.3 Mounting Plate ..................................................................................................................................................152.1.4 Mounting the SMART6 ......................................................................................................................................172.1.5 Connecting Data Communications Equipment..................................................................................................172.2 Additional Features and Information............................................................................................................................182.2.1 Status Indicators................................................................................................................................................182.2.2 MKI and PPS Strobes .......................................................................................................................................182.2.3 Emulated Radar (ER) ........................................................................................................................................192.2.4 Controller Area Network (CAN) .........................................................................................................................192.2.5 Tilt Compensation .............................................................................................................................................193 Operation 223.1 Communications with the Receiver .............................................................................................................................223.1.1 Serial Port Default Settings ...............................................................................................................................223.1.2 Communicating Using a Remote Terminal........................................................................................................223.1.3 Communicating Using a Computer....................................................................................................................223.2 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................................233.2.1 Starting the Receiver.........................................................................................................................................233.2.2 Communicating with the Receiver Using NovAtel Connect...............................................................................233.3 Transmitting and Receiving Corrections......................................................................................................................243.3.1 Base Station Configuration................................................................................................................................263.3.2 Rover Station Configuration ..............................................................................................................................273.3.3 GPS + GLONASS Base and Rover Configuration ............................................................................................273.3.4 Configuration Notes...........................................................................................................................................283.4 GLIDE..........................................................................................................................................................................293.4.1 Dual-Frequency GLIDE .....................................................................................................................................293.5 Emulated Radar (ER) ..................................................................................................................................................293.6 Tilt Compensation........................................................................................................................................................303.7 Recommended Configuration......................................................................................................................................314 NovAtel Firmware and Software 324.1 Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades .....................................................................................................................324.1.1 Firmware Updates .............................................................................................................................................324.1.2 Model Upgrades ................................................................................................................................................334.2 Authorization Code ......................................................................................................................................................334.3 Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad Utility .......................................................................................................344.3.1 Transferring Firmware Files...............................................................................................................................344.3.2 Using the WinLoad Utility ..................................................................................................................................354.4 Updating using SoftLoad Commands..........................................................................................................................364.4.1 Working with S-Records....................................................................................................................................374.5 Upgrading Using the AUTH Command........................................................................................................................384.5.1 Upgrade Procedure ...........................................................................................................................................385 Bluetooth Configuration 395.1 Bluetooth Wireless Technology on the SMART6 receiver...........................................................................................395.2 Pairing with a new SMART6........................................................................................................................................395.3 Determining the Bluetooth Serial Port .........................................................................................................................425.4 Communicate with the SMART6 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology.....................................................................45
Table of ContentsSMART6 User Manual Rev 0A  4A Technical Specifications 46A.1 SMART6 Receiver Performance.................................................................................................................................46A.2 SMART6 Specifications...............................................................................................................................................47A.2.1 SMART6 Communication/Power Cable (01018999).........................................................................................49A.2.2 SMART6 Connector and Cable Requirements .................................................................................................50B Commands 52B.1 Syntax Conventions ....................................................................................................................................................52B.2 BTCONTROL Enable/Disable Bluetooth wireless technology..................................................................................53B.3 COM Configure COM Port........................................................................................................................................54B.4 FRESET Clear Selected Data from NVM and Reset................................................................................................56B.5 LOG Request Logs from the Receiver......................................................................................................................58B.6 $PMDT Configure Tilt Compensation.......................................................................................................................61B.7 RADARCFG Configure the ER Output .....................................................................................................................62B.8 SETCANNAME Sets the CAN name fields...............................................................................................................63C Logs 64C.1 Position Logs ..............................................................................................................................................................64C.1.1 NMEA Logs.......................................................................................................................................................64C.1.2 NovAtel Position Logs.......................................................................................................................................65C.2 Other Logs ..................................................................................................................................................................65C.2.1 RADARSIGNAL ER Signal and Position Information.....................................................................................66C.2.2 TILT Compensation........................................................................................................................................68C.2.3 VERSION HW and SW Versions and Serial Numbers...................................................................................68D Replacement Parts 69D.1 SMART6 .....................................................................................................................................................................69D.2 User Manuals..............................................................................................................................................................69 Index 70
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0A 5Figures1 SMART6 Receiver .....................................................................................................................................................112 SMART6 Connector  ..................................................................................................................................................133 Simplified SMART6 Setup .........................................................................................................................................144 SMART6 Surface Mounting Plate ..............................................................................................................................153 SMART6 Pole Mounting Plate ...................................................................................................................................165 SMART6 Orientation  .................................................................................................................................................176 SMART6 Installation ..................................................................................................................................................207 SMART6 Orientation  .................................................................................................................................................208 Open Connection Window .........................................................................................................................................239 Basic Differential Setup  .............................................................................................................................................2510 SMART6 Tilt Compensation  ......................................................................................................................................3011 WinLoad’s Open Window  ..........................................................................................................................................3512 Open File in WinLoad ................................................................................................................................................3513 COM Port Setup  ........................................................................................................................................................3514 Searching for Card  ....................................................................................................................................................3615 Authorization Code Window  ......................................................................................................................................3616 Upgrade Process Complete  ......................................................................................................................................363 Bluetooth Icon  ...........................................................................................................................................................394 Bluetooth Devices Window ........................................................................................................................................405 Add a device window .................................................................................................................................................406 Add a device - Select a pairing option .......................................................................................................................417 Add a device - Enter pairing code  .............................................................................................................................418 Bluetooth Link Serial Port ..........................................................................................................................................429 Add a device - Successful  .........................................................................................................................................4210 Bluetooth Icon  ...........................................................................................................................................................4211 Bluetooth Devices Window ........................................................................................................................................4312 Bluetooth Devices Window - Device Menu ................................................................................................................4413 Bluetooth Devices Window - Properties  ....................................................................................................................4414 Properties - Services Tab ..........................................................................................................................................4517 SMART6 Dimensions  ................................................................................................................................................4818 SMART6 Communication/Power Cable ....................................................................................................................49
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0A 6Tabl e s1 SMART6 Models ........................................................................................................................................................112 SMART6 Connector Pin-Out ......................................................................................................................................133 SMART6 LED Status Indicators .................................................................................................................................184 Available CAN Signals on the SMART6.....................................................................................................................195 SMART6 Communication/Power Cable Pinouts ........................................................................................................506 SMART6 Mating Connectors......................................................................................................................................517 Recommended Fuse and Fuse Holders.....................................................................................................................518 SMART6 Commands..................................................................................................................................................529 FRESET Target..........................................................................................................................................................5710 Detailed Serial Port Identifiers....................................................................................................................................6011 Response Modes .......................................................................................................................................................6212 SMART6 Logs in Alphabetical Order..........................................................................................................................6513 Position or Velocity Type............................................................................................................................................6714 Solution Status ...........................................................................................................................................................6715 Component Type........................................................................................................................................................6816 SMART6 Product .......................................................................................................................................................6917 Reference User Manuals............................................................................................................................................69
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 7NoticeThe following notices apply to the SMART6. FCC NoticesThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.SMART6 has been tested and found to comply with the emission limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. The Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Re-orient or relocate the SMART6• Increase the separation between the equipment and the SMART6• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the SMART6 is connected• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for helpIndustry CanadaSMART6 Class B digital apparatuses comply with Canadian ICES-003.SMART6 appareils numérique de la classe B sont conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by NovAtel Inc. could result in violation of FCC, Industry Canada and CE Marking rules and void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.In order to maintain compliance as a Class “B” digital device, shielded cables should be used for the RS-232 serial data ports (Belden 1036A or equivalent) and twisted pair cable should be used for the CAN port (shielded twisted pair will improve CAN performance in electrically harsh environments). I/O signals should be referred to signal ground (connector pin 5) and not power ground (connector pin 9). If I/O signals route to different areas of the vehicle, dedicated signal grounds for I/O should be spliced into a common connection to connector pin 5 at a point close to the SMART6.
NoticeSMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 8CEThe enclosures carry the CE mark."Hereby, NovAtel Inc. declares that this SMART6 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC, the EMC Directive 4/108/EC and the RoHS Recast Directive 2011/65/EU."WEEEIf you purchased your OEM6 family product in Europe, please return it to your dealer or supplier at the end of its life. The objectives of the European Community's environment policy are, in particular, to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment, protect human health and utilise natural resources prudently and rationally. Sustainable development advocates the reduction of wasteful consumption of natural resources and the prevention of pollution. Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is a regulated area. Where the generation of waste cannot be avoided, it should be reused or recovered for its material or energy. WEEE products may be recognized by their wheeled bin label ( ).11.Visit the NovAtel Web site at www.novatel.com/products/weee-and-rohs/ for more information on WEEE.
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 9Customer ServiceNovAtel Knowledge BaseIf you have a technical issue, visit the NovAtel support website at www.novatel.com | Support | Helpdesk and Solutions | Knowledge and Forums. Through this page, you can search for general information about SMART® antennas and other technologies, information about NovAtel hardware, software, installation and operation issues.Before Contacting Customer SupportBefore you contact NovAtel Customer Support about a software problem perform the following steps: 1. Issue the following logging commands to collect data to a file on your computer for 15 minutes:LOG VERSIONA ONCELOG RXSTATUSA ONCELOG RXCONFIGA ONCELOG RAWEPHEMA ONNEWLOG BESTPOSA ONTIME 1LOG RANGEA ONTIME 1 2. Send the file containing the logs to NovAtel Customer Service, using either the NovAtel ftp site at ftp://ftp.novatel.com/incoming or the support@novatel.com e-mail address.3. You can also issue a FRESET command to the receiver to clear any unknown settings.If you are having a hardware problem, send a list of the troubleshooting steps taken and the results.Contact InformationUse one of the following methods to contact NovAtel Customer Support:The FRESET command will erase all user settings and perform a factory reset. You should know your configuration and be able to reconfigure the receiver before you send the FRESET command.Call the NovAtel Hotline at 1-800-NOVATEL (U.S. and Canada) or +1-403-295-4500 (international)Fax: +1-403-295-4901E-mail:  support@novatel.cawebsite:  www.novatel.comWrite: NovAtel Inc.Customer Support Department1120 - 68 Avenue NECalgary, ABCanada, T2E 8S5
Customer ServiceSMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 10ConventionsConventions used in this manual are the following:• The letter H in the Offset columns of the commands and logs tables represents the header length for that command or log. Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual for ASCII and binary header details.• The number following 0x is a hexadecimal number.• Command descriptions’ brackets, [ ], represent the optionality of parameters.• In tables where values are missing they are assumed to be reserved for future use.• Status words are output as hexadecimal numbers and must be converted to binary format (and in some cases then also to decimal). For an example of this type of conversion, refer to the RANGE log in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual.Conversions and their binary or decimal results are always read from right to left. For a complete list of hexadecimal, binary and decimal equivalents, refer to Unit Conversion available on our web site at www.novatel.com/support/knowledge-and-learning/.Note that provides information to supplement or clarify the accompanying text.Caution that a certain action, operation or configuration may result in incorrect or improper use of the product.Warning that a certain action, operation or configuration may result in regulatory noncompliance, safety issues or equipment damage.
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 11Chapter 1 IntroductionThe SMART6 is a high performance GNSS receiver and antenna, capable of receiving and tracking different combinations of GNSS L1/L2 code and carrier signals on a maximum of 120 channels. SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation Systems) support, which includes WAAS (North America), EGNOS (Europe) and MSAS (Japan) is standard. Refer to NovAtel’s GNSS Book for an overview of each of the above signal types. The SMART6 rear panel also features Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for status indication.Once properly powered, the SMART6 begins operating as a fully functional GNSS system. Figure 1, SMART6 Receiver shows the SMART6 without connecting cables. Figure 1: SMART6 Receiver1.1 Features and ModelsThe main features of the SMART6 are:• an enhanced high performance GNSS L1/L2 receiver• a high performance GNSS L1/L2 antenna• a CAN port• three RS-232 COM ports or two RS-232 COM ports and Bluetooth• three LED status indicators• a water and dust tight enclosure• Bluetooth wireless technology (optional)• tilt compensation (optional)The SMART6 is available in several different firmware models whose configurations may include other additional features. Some possible configurations can be seen in Table 1, SMART6 Models. Table 1:  SMART6 ModelsNovAtel Part Number Description01019123 SMART601019125 SMART6 with Tilt01019121 SMART6 with Bluetooth01019127 SMART6 with Bluetooth and Tilt
Introduction Chapter 1SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 12Contact NovAtel Sales at www.novatel.com/where-to-buy/contact-us for information regarding available models, upgrading a model to increase feature/functionality or go to www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/firmware-software-updates/ to obtain product updates. Refer to Chapter 4, NovAtel Firmware and Software on page 32 for details.Refer to the OEM6 Installation and Operation Manual for detailed information on receiver communications and operation.
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 13Chapter 2 Installation and Setup2.1 Additional Equipment RequiredIn order for the SMART6 to perform optimally, the following additional equipment is required:• A cable harness for communicating and powering the SMART6 (NovAtel cable harness 01018999 is available with three DB-9 connectors, four bare cables and a SMART6 connector) or similar• A fused power supply (user supplied) (refer to Table 7, Recommended Fuse and Fuse Holders on Page 51 for details)• A computer (user supplied)2.1.1 SMART6 SetupComplete the following steps to connect and power the SMART6.1. Mount the SMART6 on a secure, stable structure with an unobstructed view of the sky from horizon to horizon (refer to Section 2.1.4 Mounting the SMART6 on page 17 for details).2. Connect the NovAtel interface cable, or custom wiring harness, to the COM and Power port on the back of the SMART6, see Figure 2, SMART6 Connector. Figure 2: SMART6 Connector Table 2:  SMART6 Connector Pin-OutPin Use Pin Use1 COM1 TxD 8 COM3 TxDaa. On Bluetooth models, COM3 is not available.2 COM1 RxD 9 Power Negative/Return3 COM2 TxD 10 ER_OUT (Emulated Radar Output)4 COM2 RxD 11 MKI (Mark Input)5 Signal Ground (COM/MKI/PPS/ER)12 PPS (Pulse Per Second) Output6CAN+ 13COM3 RxDa7 CAN- 14 Power Positive/Source
Installation and Setup Chapter 2SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 143. Connect the NovAtel cable or custom wiring harness to a DB-9 serial port on a computer or other data storage device.4. Connect the NovAtel cable or custom wiring harness to the power supply and turn on the power supply to the SMART6 (the SMART6 cable is also a power cable). The power LED   on the receiver glows red when the SMART6 is properly powered. Figure 3: Simplified SMART6 SetupFuse/holder recommendations can be found in Table 7, Recommended Fuse and Fuse Holders on Page 51.Minimum conductor size for all wiring is 0.5 mm/20 AWG. NovAtel recommends tying to ground any floating input lines.COMCOMMKI PPS CANUser supplied 5A fast blow fuseCOMER_OUTTyco 14-pin Connector
Installation and Setup Chapter 2SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 152.1.2 Power Supply RequirementsThe SMART6 requires +8 to +36 VDC input power (refer to SMART6 Specifications on page 47 for additional power supply specifications).The SMART6 cable provides power in (BATT+) and power ground (BATT-) bare wires for connecting the SMART6 to a vehicular power system (or equivalent). 2.1.3 Mounting PlateTwo mounting plates are available to facilitate mounting the receiver: a surface mounting plate and a pole mounting plate. Figure 4: SMART6 Surface Mounting PlateThe SMART6 power source must be protected by a 5 A Fast Blow Fuse or damage to wiring may result (not covered by warranty). Refer to SMART6 Connector and Cable Requirements on page 50).To install the mounting plate, use the adhesive tape or the mounting holes at each corner of the plate.Dimensions are in inches.
Installation and Setup Chapter 2SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 16 Figure 3: SMART6 Pole Mounting PlateTo install the pole mounting plate:1. Use four M4 screws to connect the mounting plate to the SMART6.2. Screw the mounting plate onto a mount, such as a range pole, tribrach, or tripod, with a 1" x 14 thread.A 5/8” to 1” bushing adaptor is available (part number 12023275).All dimensions are in inches
Installation and Setup Chapter 2SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 172.1.4 Mounting the SMART6Mount the SMART6 on a secure, stable structure capable of safe operation in the specific environment. • If installing on a vehicle, mount the SMART6 on the vehicle roof, ideally close to the pivot point of the vehicle. The SMART6 must be mounted with the connector facing the rear of the vehicle (see Figure 5, SMART6 Orientation). Figure 5: SMART6 Orientation• If installing in a stationary location, mount the SMART6 in a location that has a clear view of the sky so that each satellite above the horizon can be tracked without obstruction. For more information, refer to NovAtel’s GNSS Book.2.1.5 Connecting Data Communications EquipmentTo communicate with the receiver for sending commands and obtaining logs, a connection to data communications equipment is required. Refer to Table 5, SMART6 Communication/Power Cable Pinouts on Page 50 on for more information.The SMART6 must be rigidly secured to the vehicle to avoid errors caused by vibration and motion.Orient toward the front of vehicleRoute cable towardback of vehicle
Installation and Setup Chapter 2SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 182.2 Additional Features and InformationThis section contains information on the additional features of the SMART6, which may affect the overall design of the receiver system.2.2.1 Status IndicatorsLED indicators on the SMART6 provide the status of the receiver. The table below shows the meaning of the LEDs. Troubleshooting:• If the power is on but the yellow LED does not flash within one minute, then no satellites are being tracked. There may be excessive blockage or the SMART6 may be defective. Make sure the SMART6 has an unobstructed view of the sky. Try power cycling the SMART6.• If the yellow LED is flashing but doesn’t progress to solid yellow within one minute, then insufficient satellites are being tracked or the signal quality is poor and ephemeris data cannot be received. Normally, four satellites are sufficient for a valid position as long as they are widely distributed in the sky. If LED is stuck on blinking yellow, there may be excessive signal blockage or the SMART6 may be defective. Make sure the SMART6 has an unobstructed view of the sky. Try power cycling the SMART6.• If the yellow LED is on, but the green doesn’t turn on within five minutes than no SBAS or DGPS positions are available. If you are using SBAS, make sure SBAS is available in your area and that the SMART6 is configured to enable SBAS positions (SBASCONTROL ENABLE). For DGPS, make sure the SMART6 is configured with the correct serial port parameters and to accept the DGPS protocol your area is using and that your data modem is connected and working.• The green LED blinks when SBAS is detected then it comes on solid when SBAS is enabled. The LED will stay dark if SBAS is not detected.2.2.2 MKI and PPS StrobesThe Mark Input (MKI) and Pulse Per Second (PPS) strobe provide status and synchronization signals. PPS is a 3.3 V CMOS output; MKI is a 5 V logic tolerant input. Pin-out information can be found on Table 5, SMART6 Communication/Power Cable Pinouts on page 50. Table 3:  SMART6 LED Status IndicatorsRed Yellow GreenConditionOff Off Off Power is not available. (Red indicator may also not be lit if a boot failure has occurred.)On Off Off Power is available but no satellites are being tracked yet.On Flashing Off Tracking at least one satellite but not a valid position.On On Off Position valid in basic autonomous mode.On On Flashing SBAS tracking, but not enough data for enhanced solution.On On On Position valid in an enhanced accuracy mode (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS/DGPS).Flashing means that the LED is turning on and off at a 1 Hz rate - 0.5 seconds on and 0.5 seconds off.
Installation and Setup Chapter 2SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 192.2.3 Emulated Radar (ER)The SMART6 outputs an emulated RADAR signal via the bare wires labeled ER GND and ER_OUT on the SMART6 cable. See Table 5, SMART6 Communication/Power Cable Pinouts on page 50 for the pin-out details of this cable.The ER outputs a logic high of supply voltage minus 0.5 V minimum and logic low of 0.5 V maximum with a rise and fall time of less than 1 ms. Its output references signal GND and provides logic low output until its speed is greater than 1 km/Hr. ER can be configured to operate at one of three distinct frequencies (26.11, 28.12 or 36.11 Hz/km/Hr, with 26.11 Hz/km/Hr being the default value) and with an effective range from 1 km/Hr to 55 km/Hr for near-horizontal applications. See Section B.7, RADARCFG Configure the ER Output on page 62 for more information.2.2.4 Controller Area Network (CAN)The SMART6 supports the following NMEA2000 Parameter Group Messages (PGN): • PGN 129029 GNSSPositionData (1 Hz)• PGN 129025 GNSSPositionRapidUpdate (10 Hz)• PGN 129026 COGandSOGRapidUpdate (10 Hz)2.2.5 Tilt CompensationThe SMART6 Tilt Compensation feature corrects for errors in position caused by tilting of the vehicle. To fully install and set up tilt compensation:1. Mount the SMART6 on the vehicle.2. Measure, set and save the height of the SMART6 from the ground.3. Level the tilt sensor and save the data. 2.2.5.1 Physical InstallationThe SMART6 must be mounted as close to the center of the vehicle as possible, as illustrated in Figure 6, SMART6 Installation.The CAN must be activated by entering the SETCANNAME command (refer to B.8 SETCANNAME Sets the CAN name fields on page 63). To have the CAN set up automatically at subsequent start ups, also send the SAVECONFIG command. Table 4:  Available CAN Signals on the SMART6CAN PinsCAN+ Pin 6CAN- Pin 7Refer to Tilt Compensation on page 30 for a detailed description of the Tilt Compensation feature.Refer to $PMDT Configure Tilt Compensation on page 61 for height, level and update commands.
Installation and Setup Chapter 2SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 20 Figure 6: SMART6 InstallationThe SMART6 must be mounted with the connector facing the rear of the vehicle, as shown in Figure 7, SMART6 Orientation: Figure 7: SMART6 Orientation2.2.5.2 Height Measurement and ConfigurationThe height measurement should be made while the vehicle has the correct tire pressure and is parked on a hard-packed and level surface. The measurement should be made from the ground to the bottom of the SMART6 connector. The measurement accuracy should be within 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm).Once the measurement has been made (in feet and inches, or metres), refer to Section B.6, $PMDT Configure Tilt Compensation on page 61 for instructions on how to set the height in the SMART6. The height must be saved after the height command is sent. This must be done so the height data is saved between power cycles. Instructions on sending the save command are outlined in Section B.6, $PMDT Configure Tilt Compensation on page 61.Note that changes in tire pressure over time can potentially cause errors in tilt compensation. This is because the height of vehicle can vary with tire pressure.The SMART6 is shipped from the factory with the height set to 0.0 metres. 2.2.5.3 Leveling the Tilt SensorThe SMART6 must be rigidly secured to the vehicle to minimize errors due to vibration and motion.SMART6Orient toward the front of vehicleRoute cable towardback of vehicle
Installation and Setup Chapter 2SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 21The vehicle must be parked on flat ground when the level command is sent to the SMART6. Refer to Section B.6, $PMDT Configure Tilt Compensation on page 61 for instructions on how to send the level command.After the tilt sensor has been leveled, the data must be saved to non-volatile memory using the save command. Instructions on using the save command are outlined in Section B.6, $PMDT Configure Tilt Compensation on page 61.
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 22Chapter 3 OperationBefore operating the SMART6 for the first time, ensure the installation instructions in Chapter 2, Installation and Setup were followed. It is assumed that a computer is used during initial operation and testing for greater ease and versatility.3.1 Communications with the ReceiverCommunication with the receiver typically consists of issuing commands through the communication ports from an external serial communications device. This could be either a terminal or computer connected directly to the receiver serial port using a DB-9 connector on the SMART6 communication/power cable. If using a radio, connect it to another DB-9 connector on the same communication/power cable by means of the radio serial cable supplied with the radio. It is recommended that you become thoroughly familiar with the commands and logs detailed in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual to ensure maximum utilization of the receiver’s capabilities.3.1.1 Serial Port Default SettingsThe receiver communicates with the computer or terminal via an RS-232 serial port. For communication to occur, both the receiver and the operator interface have to be configured properly. The receiver’s COM1, COM2 and COM3 default port settings are as follows:• 9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no handshaking, echo offTo change the default settings, use the COM command. See Appendix B.3, COM Configure COM Port starting on Page 54 for details.The data transfer rate chosen determines how fast information is transmitted. For example, outputting a log whose message byte count is 96. The default port settings allows 10 bits/byte (8 data bits + 1 stop bit + 1 framing bit). It therefore takes 960 bits per message. To get 10 messages per second, 9600 bps is required. Also remember that even if the bps is set to 9600, the actual data transfer rate is lower and depends on the number of satellites being tracked, data filters in use and idle time. It is suggested a margin is set when choosing a data rate (115200 is recommended for most applications).3.1.2 Communicating Using a Remote TerminalOne method of communicating with the receiver is through a remote terminal. The receiver is pre-wired to allow proper RS-232 interface with the data terminal. To communicate with the terminal, the receiver only requires the RX, TX and GND lines to be used. Request to Send (RTS)/Clear to Send (CTS) hardware handshaking is not available. Ensure the terminal’s communications set up matches the receiver’s RS-232 protocol.3.1.3 Communicating Using a ComputerA computer can be set up to emulate a remote terminal as well as provide the added flexibility of creating multiple command batch files and data logging storage files. Any standard communications software package, that emulates a terminal, can be used to establish bidirectional communications with the receiver. For example, HyperTerminal or NovAtel’s Graphical User Interface (GUI) program NovAtel Connect™. All data is sent as raw 8-bit binary or ASCII characters.Although the receiver can operate at data transfer rates as low as 300 bps, this is not desirable. For example, if several data logs are active (that is, a significant amount of information needs to be transmitted every second) but the bit rate is set too low, data will overflow the serial port buffers, causing a warning in the receiver status and loss of data.
Operation Chapter 3SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 233.2 Getting Started3.2.1 Starting the ReceiverWhen first powered, the SMART6 undergoes a complete self-test. The results of this test can be viewed by connecting to the receiver and requesting the RXSTATUS log. Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference manual for details. If a persistent error develops, contact your local NovAtel dealer first. If the problem remains unresolved, contact NovAtel directly through any of the methods listed in the Customer Service section on page 9.3.2.2 Communicating with the Receiver Using NovAtel ConnectNovAtel Connect is a Windows based GUI used to access the receiver's many features. Convert is a utility that converts between file formats and strips unwanted records for data file compilation. Both are included in the NovAtel Connect PC Utilities bundle available from: www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/firmware-software-updates/.Launch the NovAtel Connect program and select Device | Open Connect from its main menu. The Open Connection window appears. Figure 8: Open Connection WindowRefer to the NovAtel Connect help file or press F1 while the cursor is in a NovAtel Connect window. Ensure the Console and ASCII Messages windows are open by selecting them from the View menu.When the receiver is first turned on, no data is transmitted from the COM ports except for the port prompt. The console window displays a port name:[COM1] if connected to COM1 port[COM2] if connected to COM2 port[COM3] if connected to COM3 port or through BluetoothAny of the above prompts indicate the receiver is ready and waiting for command input.1. You may also have to wait for output from receiver self-tests. For example, on start-up, the SMART6 is set to log the RXSTATUSEVENTA log ONNEW on all ports. Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual for more details.2. If NovAtel Connect is unable to locate the SMART6, try using a different COM port to communicate to the receiver. Once communication has been established, issue the FRESET STANDARD command. You should now be able to use the original communication port again.
Operation Chapter 3SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 24Commands are typed at the interfacing computing device’s keypad and executed after issuing a carriage return command which is usually the same as pressing the <Enter> key.An example of a response to an input command is the FIX POSITION command. It can be as:[COM2] FIX POSITION 51.11635 -114.0383 1048.2 [Carriage Return]<OKwhere [COM2] is the port prompt, followed by the command entered and [Carriage Return] is a prompt to press the <Enter> key.The example above illustrates the command input to the base receiver’s COM2 port, which sets the position of the base station receiver for differential operation. Confirmation that the command was actually accepted is the appearance of <OK.If a command is entered incorrectly, the receiver responds with:<Invalid Message ID (or a more detailed message)3.3 Transmitting and Receiving CorrectionsRTK or DGPS corrections can be transmitted from a base station to a rover station to improve position accuracy. The base station is the GNSS receiver, which is acting as the stationary reference. It has a known position and transmits correction messages to the rover station. The rover station is the GNSS receiver which does not know its exact position and can be sent correction messages from a base station to calculate differential GNSS positions. The SMART6 can be used as a base receiver to transmit RTK or DGPS corrections or a rover to receive the same corrections. An example of a differential setup is given in Figure 9, Basic Differential Setup on page 25.Ensure the computer’s Control Panel Power Settings are not set to Hibernate or Standby modes. Data is lost if one of these modes occurs during a logging session.
Operation Chapter 3SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 25 Figure 9: Basic Differential SetupReference Description1 SMART6 receiver2 User supplied 5 A fast blow fuse3 User supplied power supply, for example a battery4 User supplied device to COM15 User supplied device to COM26 User supplied device to COM37 User supplied cable or NovAtel 01018999 Communication/Power cableSystem biases can introduce errors, refer to our GNSS Book found on our Web site at www.novatel.com/support/knowledge-and-learning/ for more information. In most cases, a data link between the base station and rover station (two NovAtel receivers) is required to receive corrections. SBAS corrections can be accomplished with one receiver and are exceptions to the base/rover concept. Generally, a link capable of data throughput at a rate of 9600 bits per second and less than 4.0 s latency is recommended. Once the base and rover are set up, configure them as shown in the configuration examples that follow in Section 3.3.1, Base Station Configuration on page 26 and Section 3.3.2, Rover Station Configuration on page 27.The configuration shown in Figure 9, Basic Differential Setup is valid for SMART6 receivers without optional Bluetooth.For a SMART6 receiver with Bluetooth, two of the serial devices connect through COM1 and COM2 and the other device must connect through Bluetooth.Rover Base234561235COM2COM3 COM1COM2COM1COM341677
Operation Chapter 3SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 263.3.1 Base Station ConfigurationAt the base station, enter the following commands:COM [port] bps [parity[databits[stopbits[handshake[echo[break]]]]]]interfacemode port rx_type tx_type [responses]fix position latitude longitude heightlog port message [trigger [period]]Examples of these commands include the following:RTCA com com2 9600 N 8 1 N off interfacemode com2 none rtca offfix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105log com2 rtcaobs ontime 1log com2 rtcaref ontime 10log com2 rtca1 ontime 5 (optional for RTK)log com2 rtcaephem ontime 10 1 (optional)RTCM com com2 9600 N 8 1 N off interfacemode com2 none rtcm offfix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105log com2 rtcm3 ontime 10 (required for RTK)log com2 rtcm22 ontime 10 1 (optional)log com2 rtcm1819 ontime 1log com2 rtcm1 ontime 5RTCMV3 com com2 9600 N 8 1 N off interfacemode com2 none rtcmv3 offfix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105log com2 rtcm1006 ontime 10log com2 rtcm1003 ontime 1CMR+  com com2 9600 N 8 1 N off interfacemode com2 none cmr offfix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105log com2 cmrobs ontime 1log com2 cmrplus ontime 1  (Important to use ontime 1 with cmrplus)CMR  com com2 9600 N 8 1 N off interfacemode com2 none cmr offfix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105log com2 cmrobs ontime 1log com2 cmrref ontime 10log com2 cmrdesc ontime 10 1
Operation Chapter 3SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 273.3.2 Rover Station ConfigurationAt the rover station, enter:COM [port] bps [parity[databits[stopbits[handshake[echo[break]]]]]]interfacemode port rx_type tx_type [responses]For example:RTCA interfacemode com2 rtca none offRTCM interfacemode com2 rtcm none offRTCMV3 interfacemode com2 rtcmv3 none offCMR+ interfacemode com2 cmr none offCMR  interfacemode com2 cmr none off  (same as CMR+)3.3.3 GPS + GLONASS Base and Rover ConfigurationThis section shows how to set up a base and rover OEM6 GPS + GLONASS enabled receivers for GPS + GLONASS RTK operation: Base Station: fix position lat lon hgt  (enter your own lat, lon, and hgt values)com com2 9600 N 8 1 N off interfacemode com2 none rtca off log com2 rtcaref ontime 10 log com2 rtcaobs2 ontime 1 log com2 rtca1 ontime 5  (optional, enable code-DGPS coverage)saveconfig  (optional, save configuration to non-volatile memory)Rover Station: com com2 9600 N 8 1 N off interfacemode com2 rtca none off log com1 bestposa ontime 1  (optional, view position information) saveconfig  (optional, save configuration to non-volatile memory)
Operation Chapter 3SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 283.3.4 Configuration NotesFor compatibility with other GNSS receivers and to minimize message size, it is recommended using the standard form of RTCA, RTCM, RTCMV3 or CMR corrections as shown in the base and rover examples above. This requires using the INTERFACEMODE command to dedicate one direction of a serial port to only that message type. When the INTERFACEMODE command is used to change the mode from the default, NOVATEL, you can no longer use NovAtel format messages.To mix NovAtel format messages and RTCA, RTCM, RTCMV3 or CMR messages on the same port, leave the INTERFACEMODE set to NOVATEL and log out variants of the standard correction messages with a NovAtel header. ASCII or binary variants can be requested by simply appending an "A" or "B" to the standard message name. For example on the base station:interfacemode com2 novatel novatelfix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105log com2 rtcm1b ontime 2Using the receiver in this mode consumes more CPU bandwidth than using the native differential messages as shown in Section 3.3.1, Base Station Configuration on page 26.At the rover station, leave the INTERFACEMODE default settings (interfacemode com2 novatel novatel). The rover receiver recognizes the default and uses the corrections it receives with a NovAtel header.The PSRDIFFSOURCE and RTKSOURCE commands set the station ID values which identify the base stations from which to accept pseudorange or RTK corrections respectively. These are useful commands when the rover station is receiving corrections from multiple base stations. Refer to NovAtel’s GNSS Book for more information on SBAS, available from www.novatel.com.All PSRDIFFSOURCE entries fall back to SBAS (even NONE) for backwards compatibility (assuming SBAS was enabled).At the base station it is also possible to log out the contents of the standard corrections in a form that is easier to read or process. These larger variants have the correction fields broken out into standard types within the log, rather than compressed into bit fields. This can be useful to modify the format of the corrections for a non-standard application or to look at the corrections for system debugging purposes. These variants have "DATA" as part of their names (for example, RTCADATA1, RTCMDATA1, CMRDATAOBS and more). Refer also to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual detailed descriptions of the various message formats.Information on how to send multiple commands and log requests using DOS or Windows can be found on our web site at www.novatel.com/support/knowledgedb.htm.
Operation Chapter 3SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 293.4 GLIDESMART6 contains NovAtel’s GLIDE which is a positioning algorithm for single-frequency GPS and GPS/GLONASS applications. GLIDE produces a smooth position output tuned for applications where time relative accuracy (pass-to-pass) is more important than absolute accuracy. Because of this, it is well suited for agricultural applications.Multipath signals tend to induce time varying biases and increase the measurement noise on the L1/L2 pseudorange measurements. Carrier phase measurements are much less susceptible to the effects of multipath. The GLIDE algorithm fuses the information from the L1 code and the L1 phase measurements into a Position Time Velocity (PVT) solution.GLIDE includes settings for a dynamic mode, a static mode and an “auto” mode, where the filtering parameters are automatically adjusted as vehicle velocity varies between stationary and dynamic states.3.4.1 Dual-Frequency GLIDENovAtel’s dual-frequency GLIDE technology adds to the superior pass-to-pass performance provided by single-frequency GLIDE. Dual-frequency GLIDE is ideal for agricultural and machine guidance applications where relative positioning is critical. Using GLIDE significantly reduces the variation in position errors to less than 1 cm from one epoch to the next. Dual-frequency GLIDE improves the absolute accuracy of the GLIDE position and creates a robust solution resistant to the effects of high ionospheric activity. GLIDE works in all code positioning modes, including single point, DGNSS and SBAS.Refer to the NovAtel white papers at www.novatel.com/support/knowledge-and-learning/published-papers-and-documents/white-papers/ for more information on GLIDE. Also refer to application note “APN-038 Pseudorange/Delta-Phase (PDP) and GL1DE Filters” at www.novatel.com/support/knowledge-and-learning/published-papers-and-documents/application-notes/.3.5 Emulated Radar (ER)A typical radar sensor emits radio beams that bounce off the ground and computes ground speed based on the speed at which objects are passing in front of the sensor. The output of the sensor is a digital pulse, the frequency of which is proportional to the vehicle’s ground speed. This is often used in agricultural applications such as planting and spraying. The SMART6 eliminates the need for separate ground-sensing radar equipment by converting the GPS-derived velocity to proportional frequency output. The following emulated radar signal parameters can be configured by the customer:• Frequency Step: Specifies how the frequency output relates to the vehicle speed.• Signal Update Rate: Specifies how often the frequency output is updated to match the vehicle speed.• Response Mode: Specifies how quickly changes in velocity are reflected in the frequency output.Setting a slower response mode reduces spikes (noise) in the velocity but increases latency. Setting a higher response mode reduces latency, but may result in noisier frequency output. Refer to RADARCFG Configure the ER Output on page 62 for more detailed information.After it is configured using the RADARCFG command, Emulated Radar (ER) pulses are output through the SMART6 cables (see Table 5, SMART6 Communication/Power Cable Pinouts on page 50) and the RADARSIGNAL log (see RADARSIGNAL ER Signal and Position Information on page 66).
Operation Chapter 3SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 303.6 Tilt CompensationThe SMART6 Tilt Compensation feature corrects for errors in position caused by tilting of the vehicle. The SMART6 senses the vehicle’s roll angle and, with the user-entered “height above ground”, compensates the position output to give the position under the vehicle rather than at the antenna.As shown in Figure 10, SMART6 Tilt Compensation, if an agricultural implement is operating on sloped terrain, the position will be in error by an amount proportional to the tilt angle. Figure 10: SMART6 Tilt CompensationIf tilt compensation is enabled, the SMART6 determines the tilt and corrects the position data before it is forwarded to the user equipment. In the above example, the tilt is 10 degrees, and the position correction that needs to be applied is 62 cm.The BESTPOS, BESTXYZ and all NMEA GPGGA logs will provide tilt-compensated position logs.Information about installation and setup can be found in:•Tilt Compensation on page 19Information about tilt-compensation commands can be found in:•$PMDT Configure Tilt Compensation on page 61SMART6
Operation Chapter 3SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 313.7 Recommended ConfigurationThe following command is recommended to enable CAN:setcanname 305 2 0 0 23 0 0 28 can2The following command is recommended to enable SBAS (WAAS/GNOS/MSAS) corrections:sbascontrol enableThe following commands are recommended to enable GLIDE:pdpfilter enablepdpmode relative autoNovAtel has registered manufactured ID code 305 with J1939. When complete, configuration can be saved with the SAVECONFIG command. For more information about these commands, refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual, available at www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/product-manuals-and-doc-updates/.
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 32Chapter 4 NovAtel Firmware and SoftwareDownload the most recent versions of the NovAtel firmware and receiver software from the NovAtel website at www.novatel.com Support/Firmware/Software and Manuals.OEM6 Firmware and SoftwareNovAtel Connect PC Utilities Software BundleBundled PC Utilities software includes:• NovAtel Connect (a GUI interface)• Connection Import (improves connection profiles)• Convert (converts receiver data logs into different formats)• USB Drivers and Window SigningFirmware and Software included• SoftLoad firmware• WinLoad software utility4.1 Firmware Updates and Model UpgradesA local NovAtel dealer can provide all the information needed to upgrade or update a receiver. Refer to www.novatel.com/where-to-buy for contact information or contact sales@novatel.com or support@novatel.com directly. 4.1.1 Firmware UpdatesFirmware updates are firmware releases that include fixes and enhancements to the receiver functionality. Firmware updates are released on the NovAtel web site as they become available. New firmware must be loaded into the receiver through one of the COM ports. Once loaded, the receiver reboots and begins operating with the new firmware.Refer to Section 4.3.1, Transferring Firmware Files on page 34 for descriptions of the Update and OEM versions.The NovAtel Connect PC Utilities bundle can be download from our web site: www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/firmware-software-updates/novatel-connect/WinLoad and SoftLoad instructions follow.Direct access to a serial COM port on the SMART6 receiver is required.
NovAtel Firmware and Software Chapter 4SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 334.1.2 Model UpgradesModel upgrades enable purchased receiver features.Contact a local NovAtel dealer to assist in selecting the upgrade options that best suit your GNSS needs at www.novatel.com/where-to-buy. Contact NovAtel Customer Support www.novatel.com/support or NovAtel Sales to request a temporary upgrade authorization code for trial purposes.The receiver stores the firmware in Non-Volatile Memory (NVM), which allows model upgrades to be performed without returning the receiver to the dealer. Model upgrades can be applied to the receiver with an authorization code and the AUTH command.4.2 Authorization CodeAn authorization code, commonly known as an auth-code, is required to upgrade and possibly update an OEM6 family receiver. Auth-codes are obtained by contacting NovAtel Customer Support. Upon contact, NovAtel Customer Support requires:• the receiver model number• the receiver serial number• the receiver firmware versionEnter the LOG VERSION command to determine the receiver model, serial number and firmware version.Example:After determining the appropriate model and firmware version the authorization code (auth-code) is issued. The auth-code is required to unlock the features on the new model type.To upgrade to a new model with the same firmware version, use the AUTH command with the issued auth-code (if required), as outlined in Upgrading Using the AUTH Command.To upgrade to a new model with a higher firmware version, the new firmware .shex file needs to be loaded into the OEM6 receiver using the WinLoad utility program. WinLoad and the firmware .shex files can be found at www.novatel.com/Support/Firmware/Software and Manuals/Product Updates. Refer to Section 4.3, Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad Utility on page 34 for use instructions.Firmware version OEM060200RN0000 (also known as firmware version 6.200) and later contain the Firmware Signature feature. This firmware feature removes the authorization code dependency on the firmware version and eliminates the need to obtain an auth-code when downloading the latest version of signed firmware.If updating from a version before 6.200 to a signed 6.200 version, an authorization code is required. The receiver must have boot version code 6.100 or later for signed firmware to work.In version OEM060200RN0000, the receiver serial number and the software model are built into the signature in the firmware file. Once the 6.200 signed firmware is installed with a signature auth-code, future firmware updates no longer require a new unique auth-code.An authorization code is still required if the software model changes for temporary trial upgrades or purchased permanent upgrades.GPSCARD “D2LR0RTTRA” “BFN11230026” “OEM615-1.00” “OEM060200RN0000”PRODUCTFIRMWARERELEASEINDICATORFAMILYNUMBERSERIALMODELNUMBER NUMBERFIRMWAREVERSIONENTER
NovAtel Firmware and Software Chapter 4SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 34The new download package includes a signed firmware file type that uses an extension designated as “.shex” (example OEM060200RN0000.shex), as well as the latest Winload utility and What’s New file containing firmware update change details.4.3 Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad UtilityWinLoad is the simplest and most common way to update or upgrade an OEM6 receiver.4.3.1 Transferring Firmware FilesTo proceed with an update or possibly an upgrade, obtain the latest version of firmware from the NovAtel website at www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/firmware-software-updates/oem6-family/.Types of Firmware Files•OEM Version - NovAtel Customer Service may generate and provide the required authorization code. Authorization codes are obtained by contacting support@novatel.com or at www.novatel.com/Support/.The OEM version is named OEMXXXX.EXE, where XXXX is the firmware version.For convenience, copy the update file to a GNSS sub-directory (for example, C:\GNSS\LOADER).If the firmware update file is password protected, NovAtel Customer Support provides the required password. After copying the file to a computer, perform the following steps to extract the files:Syntax: [filename] [password] (if required)where filename is the name of the compressed file (but not including the .EXE extension) and password if the password is required for extraction.Example: OEM060200RN0000.shexIn the above example, a window appears asking for a password.The self-extracting archive produces the following files:winload.exe WinLoad utility programhowto.txt Instructions on how to use the WinLoad utilitywhatsnew.rtf Information on the changes made in the firmware since the last revisionx..x.shex Firmware version upgrade file, where x..x defines the product name and release (e.g., OEM060000RN0000.shex)The files are extracted to unzip/program files/NovAtel Inc/x.xxx Full Update Disk, where x.xxx is the firmware version.Prior to firmware version OEM060200RN0000, authorization codes depended on the software model, the firmware version and the serial number of the receiver. The authorization code changed if any of the three items changed. This is no longer the case.NovAtel has an online video tutorial that explains firmware uploading at: www.novatel.com/support/knowledge-and-learning/video-tutorials-and-tech-presentations/.
NovAtel Firmware and Software Chapter 4SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 354.3.2 Using the WinLoad UtilityIf opening WinLoad for the first time, ensure the file and communications settings are correct. Open a File to DownloadSelect File |Open. Navigate to the file to open (Figure 11). Figure 11: WinLoad’s Open WindowWhen a file is selected, the filename appears in the main WinLoad display area and in the title bar (Figure 12).  Figure 12: Open File in WinLoadCommunications SettingsTo set the communications port and baud rate, select Settings | COM Settings. Choose the computer port to use from the Com Port drop down list and the baud rate from the Download Baudrate drop down list. Set the baud rate as high as possible (the default of 115200 is preferred if a higher baud rate is not available). Figure 13: COM Port SetupDownloading Firmware1. Select the file to download according to Open a File to Download on Page 35.2. Ensure the file path and name are displayed in main display area (see Figure 12, Open File in WinLoad on page 35).3. Click Write Flash to download the firmware.4. When Searching for card appears in the main display, power cycle the receiver.
NovAtel Firmware and Software Chapter 4SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 36 Figure 14: Searching for Card5. If the Authorization Code window appears, enter the auth-code and click OK. See Section 4.2, Authoriza-tion Code on page 33 for further information about the Authorization Code.  Figure 15: Authorization Code Window6. The receiver finishes the download and then resets. The process is complete when Done appears in the main display area.  Figure 16: Upgrade Process Complete7. Close WinLoad.4.4 Updating using SoftLoad CommandsTo use Softload to update an OEM6 family receiver. 1. Open a connection to any port on the receiver.2. Request the SOFTLOADSTATUSA log using the following command:LOG SOFTLOADSTATUSA ONCHANGED3. Initialize SoftLoad with a SOFTLOADRESET command. This command stops all tracking on the receiver to ensure sufficient memory is available for the loading process. A RXSTATUSEVENTA log reports a SoftLoad In Progress status.4. Open the *.shex firmware file.Use SoftLoad if automated loading is required or the platform used to communicate with the receiver is not supported by WinLoad.Refer to Types of Firmware Files on page 34 for details on updating versus upgrading.If using NovAtel Connect, close all windows before using the SOFTLOADSREC command to avoid failure. Only the Console and ASCII Message windows may remain open.
NovAtel Firmware and Software Chapter 4SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 375. Send each line of the *.shex file to the receiver in a SOFTLOADSREC command. The S-Records must be enclosed by quotation marks:SOFTLOADSREC "<S-RECORD>"6. Send the SOFTLOADCOMMIT command.7. During the loading process, SOFTLOADSTATUSA logs report the load status. Wait for the SOFTLOAD-STATUSA to indicate loading is complete.8. Reset the receiver by entering RESET or FRESET command or power cycling.9. Once the receiver resets, the new version of firmware is active.4.4.1 Working with S-Records• Records beginning with S0, S5 and S7 should be passed to the receiver directly using the SOFTLOADSREC command. These records contain meta data about the firmware image.• Records beginning with S3 form the actual firmware image and can be converted to SOFTLOADDATA binary commands. Aside from the header, each pair of characters forms the ASCII representation of binary byte. The format is as follows:• Multiple S3 records can be packaged into a single SOFTLOADDATA command as long as the data from one S3 record follows immediately after the previous record, up to a maximum of 4096 bytes of data. That is, the address must equal the previous address plus the previous data length. The "offset" field remains the address of the first S3 record and the "data" and "data length" are updated to include the new data.• The shex file data may contain many gaps and jumps. For example, in most NovAtel shex files data for address 0x000_00000 is stored near the very end of the file.To significantly decrease data transfer time, NovAtel recommends creating a batch file to automatically send each line of SOFTLOADSREC. Contact NovAtel Customer Support for assistance creating SoftLoad batch files.Signature auth-codes are maintained internally by the receiver and do not need to be re-entered. Refer to Section 4.2, Authorization Code on page 33 for details on obtaining any auth-code.The SoftLoad process can be cancelled safely at any time during the process using the RESET command.S3 LL AAAAAAAA DDDDDDDD...DDDDDDDD CCCheck Sum. One's compliment of all other bytesLittle Endian Data. These bytes are copied into the "data" field of the SOFTLOADDATA command4 - Byte Address. Set this as the value of "offset" in the SOFTLOADDATA commandLength.This is the hexadecimal number of character pairs to follow in the record. This value minus 4 bytes for the address and 1 byte for the check sum is copied into the "data length" field of the SOFTLOADDATA command Header
NovAtel Firmware and Software Chapter 4SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 384.5 Upgrading Using the AUTH CommandThe AUTH command authorizes the enabling (unlocking) of model features. The AUTH command is used to upgrade a new OEM6 family model, available with the same firmware version as the current model. This command only functions with a valid auth-code assigned by NovAtel Customer Support.The upgrade can be performed directly through the NovAtel Connect command line or from any other communications program.4.5.1 Upgrade Procedure1. Power up the OEM6 family receiver and establish communications (refer to the Quick Start Guide included with the product for instructions).2. Issue the LOG VERSION command to verify the current model, firmware version and serial number (refer to Section 4.2, Authorization Code on page 33 for instructions on obtaining).3. Issue the AUTH command, followed by the auth-code and model type (refer to Section 4.2, Authorization Code on page 33 for details on obtaining any auth-code). The syntax is as follows:auth <your auth-code here>where auth is a command that enables model upgrades and auth-code is the upgrade authorization code, expressed as follows:XXXXXX,XXXXXX,XXXXXX,XXXXXX,XXXXXX,MODEL,EXPDATEwhere:1. Each X character is a case-insensitive ASCII character.2. The MODEL string is a maximum of 15 characters long and represents the model enabled by the auth-code.3. The EXPDATE string is the auth-code’s expiry date, in YYMMDD format Example:auth 7WBMBK,887CB6,K5J3FH,5DF5P2,42PW8G,D1SB0GTT0,121211When the AUTH command is executed, the OEM6 family receiver reboots. Issuing the LOG VERSION command confirms the new upgrade model type and firmware version number.If communicating using NovAtel Connect, the communication path must be closed and reopened using the Device menu.Refer to Types of Firmware Files on page 34 for details on updating versus upgrading.
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 39Chapter 5 Bluetooth ConfigurationBluetooth is a wireless radio communication standard designed for use over short ranges (within 10 m). This chapter describes how to use the Bluetooth interface on the SMART6.5.1 Bluetooth Wireless Technology on the SMART6 receiverBluetooth wireless technology is configured on the SMART6’s internal COM3 port. After your computer is configured for Bluetooth operation, use HyperTerminal or NovAtel Connect to communicate through COM3. To log data over the Bluetooth port, specify COM3 as the output port (e.g. log com3 bestposa ontime 1).5.2 Pairing with a new SMART6To pair with an SMART6 in range:1. Power on the SMART6.2. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area, see Figure 3 on page 39. The Bluetooth Devices window opens, see Figure 4 on page 40. Figure 3: Bluetooth IconEnsure that your computer is equipped with a built-in, or external plug-in, Bluetooth adapter and is already configured with the appropriate Bluetooth driver.The information in this section is specific to pairing an SMART6 with a Windows 7 based computer. For information about pairing the SMART6 with other Bluetooth capable devices, refer to the devices user documentation.
Bluetooth Configuration Chapter 5SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 40 Figure 4: Bluetooth Devices Window3. On the Bluetooth Devices window, click the Add a device button. The Add a device window appears. The computer searches for any Bluetooth device in range and displays the devices found on the window, see Figure 5 on page 40. Figure 5: Add a device window
Bluetooth Configuration Chapter 5SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 414. Select the SMART6 system and click the Next button. The Select a pairing option window appears, see Figure 6 on page 41. Figure 6: Add a device - Select a pairing option5. Click the Enter the device’s pairing code button. The Enter the pairing code for the device window appears, see Figure 7 on page 41. Figure 7: Add a device - Enter pairing code6. Type the SMART6 pairing code, 0000, and click the Next button. Windows installs the serial port driver and assigns a serial port number to the Bluetooth link. Make a note of the serial port number assigned. See Figure 8, Bluetooth Link Serial Port on page 42 and Figure 9, Add a device - Successful on page 42.
Bluetooth Configuration Chapter 5SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 42 Figure 8: Bluetooth Link Serial Port Figure 9: Add a device - Successful5.3 Determining the Bluetooth Serial PortTo determine the serial port associated with the Bluetooth link to the SMART6:1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area, see Figure 10 on page 42. The Bluetooth Devices window opens, see Figure 11 on page 43. Figure 10: Bluetooth IconOn some operating systems, the SMART6 must be re-paired every time it is restarted. To re-pair in Windows 7, click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area and enter the pairing code when prompted. For instructions on re-pairing in other operating systems, see the user documentation that came with the operating system.
Bluetooth Configuration Chapter 5SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 43 Figure 11: Bluetooth Devices Window2. In the Bluetooth Devices window, right-click the SMART6 device and select Properties, see Figure 12 on page 44. The Properties window for the SMART6 appears, see Figure 13 on page 44.
Bluetooth Configuration Chapter 5SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 44 Figure 12: Bluetooth Devices Window - Device Menu Figure 13: Bluetooth Devices Window - Properties
Bluetooth Configuration Chapter 5SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 453. Click the Services tab. The Services tab displays the serial port information about the Bluetooth link to the SMART6. See Figure 14 on page 45. Figure 14: Properties - Services Tab5.4 Communicate with the SMART6 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology1. Open a terminal program (HyperTerminal, for example) and configure it to the serial port assigned to the Bluetooth link. If you do not know the serial port information, see Section 5.3, Determining the Bluetooth Serial Port on page 42.2. Configure the port settings as follows:9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no handshaking, echo off3. Through the terminal program, connect to the Bluetooth serial port and verify the connection.4. Type the following VERSION log request into the command prompt to ensure that the connection works:log version
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 46Appendix A  Technical SpecificationsA.1 SMART6 Receiver Performance PERFORMANCEaa. Typical values. Performance specifications subject to GPS system characteristics, US DOD operational degradation, ionospheric and tropospheric conditions, satellite geometry, baseline length, multipath effects and the presence of intentional or unintentional interference sources.Channel Configuration120 Channels can be configured to track:L1 GPSL2 GPS (optional)L2C GPS (optional)L1 GLONASS (optional)L2 GLONASS (optional)Galileo E1 (optional)BeiDou B1 (optional)SBASbb. Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) include WAAS (North America), EGNOS (Europe) and MSAS (Japan).Horizontal Position Accuracy (RMS)cc. GPS only.Single Point 1.5 mSingle Point L1/L2 1.2 mSBASc0.6 mDGPS 0.4 mRT-2™ 1 cm + 1 ppmMeasurement Precision (RMS)GPS GLOL1 C/A code 4 cm 8 cmL1 carrier phase 0.5 mm 1 mmL2 P(Y) codedd. L2 P for GLONASS.8 cm 8 cmL2 carrier phased1 mm 1 mmL2C codeee. L2 C/A for GLONASS.8 cm 8 cmL2C carrier phasee0.5 mm 0.5 mmMaximum Data Rateff. Model specific.Measurements up to 50 HzPosition up to 50 HzTime to First Fix Cold Startgg. Typical value. No almanac or ephemerides and no approximate position or time.<50 sHot Starthh. Typical value. Almanac and recent ephemerides saved and approximate time entered. For more information, refer to the “SETAPPROXTIME” command in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual found on our web site at www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/product-manuals-and-doc-updates/.<35 sSignal Reacquisition L1 0.5 s (typical)L2 1.0 s (typical)Time Accuracy 20 ns RMSVelocity Accuracyii. Export licensing restricts operation to a maximum velocity of 515 metres per second.0.03 m/s RMS
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 47A.2 SMART6 SpecificationsINPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORSSMART6 Communication/Power+8 to +36 V DC at 2.9 W aFor the cable pinouts and drawings, see Section A.2.1, SMART6 Communication/Power Cable (01018999) on page 49a. Power consumption values for GPS L1/L2.Serial Com Ports RS-232 F Compliant (Rx and Tx signals only)CAN SAE J1939/ ISO 11783/ ISO 11898 CompatibleEmulated Radar OutputHigh = Supply Voltage -0.5V MinimumLow = 0.5V MaximumLoad = 3K Ohm MinimumPPS Output 3.3 V CMOS Logic CompatibleMKI Input 3.3 V CMOS Logic/5 V TolerantINPUT/ OUTPUT CONNECTOR PROTECTIONElectrical Conducted/ Coupled disturbance toleranceISO 7637-2:2004Functional Class A: Pulses 2a, 3a, 3b, 4 Functional Class C: Pulses 1, 2bLED INDICATORSPower, Error and Position Valid Refer to Section 2.2.1, Status Indicators on page 18 for detailsPHYSICALSize 80.9 x 155 mmbb. denotes diameter, here and in the Dimensions graphic on page 48.c. See also the Notice section of this manual starting on page 9.Weight <550 gMounting2 x magnetic mount 4 x M4 screw inserts Optional mounting plateENVIRONMENTAL cOperating Temperature -40C to +75CStorage Temperature -55C to +90CHumidity Not to exceed 95% non-condensingImmersion MIL-STD-810G Method 512.5 Procedure 1Shock MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6Solar Radiation EN60950-22 8.2 MIL-STD-810G Method 505.5 Salt Fog MIL-STD-810G, 509.5Sand and Dust MIL-STD-810G, 510.5ENVIRONMENTAL cVibration Random: MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6E-ISinusoidal: IE 68-2-6 ASAE ER455, 5.15.2 Level 1Compliance FCC, IC, CEIngress Protection Rating IP67
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 48 Figure 17: SMART6 DimensionsØ155.009.553.948.7913.780.953.926.95.3 Antenna89.0 58.2M4 x 0.710 DEEP x 4Neodymium RareEarth Maget x2155.231.577.317.9 x 29.0x 2Dimensions are in millimeters
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 49A.2.1 SMART6 Communication/Power Cable (01018999)The SMART6 cable (refer to Figure 18, SMART6 Communication/Power Cable), provides a means of supplying power from a battery while operating in the field. The exposed wires (red for positive and black for negative) can then be connected to a vehicular power circuit (or equivalent) protected by a 5 A fast blow fuse (user supplied). The cable has three DB-9 connectors to accommodate a computer serial (RS-232) communication port, a modem or radio transmitter to propagate differential corrections (refer to the user supplied modem or radio transmitter user guide for information on its connectors).In addition, there are a number of bare wires where the outer insulation is cut away but the wires beneath remain intact. See Table 5, SMART6 Communication/Power Cable Pinouts on page 50 for their pinouts. For more information on mating connectors and part numbers, see Table 6, SMART6 Mating Connectors on page 51.This cable is RoHS compliant. Figure 18: SMART6 Communication/Power CableBluetooth wireless technology uses the COM3 port. When Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled, COM3 is not available on the SMART6 connector or the cable.Pin 530.0 ± 3.0Typical 5 Places7600 +5%/-0(length when straight)4600 +155/-0(length when straight)Pin 1Pin 6Pin 9J1J2J3J4Pin 1Pin 5Pin 9Pin 14Pin 10Pin 16Dimensions are in millimeters
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 50 Table 5:  SMART6 Communication/Power Cable PinoutsA.2.2 SMART6 Connector and Cable RequirementsCustom cables for installing the SMART6 can be created using the following guidelines:• Wire size: must be 0.5 mm-1.25 mm (20-16 AWG)• Batt+ connection must be protected by 5 A fast blow fuse• Serial data signals (TxD, RxD, signal ground) must be run in shielded cable. Connect shields to ground at SMART6 end only• CAN signal conductors must be twisted (40 twists/m, 12 twists/ft)• Use only the recommended mating connectors listed below. Use only gold plated pinsThe connector used in the SMART6 is an “AMPSEAL” dust and water sealed type produced by Tyco. The following part numbers pertain to the mating connector required to make connections to the SMART6. These numbers are provided for information only and are not available from NovAtel as separate parts.Signal Name J1 J2 J3 J4 LabelCOM1_TXD 1 2COM1_RXD 2 3COM2_TXD 3 2COM2_RXD 4 3COM3_TXD 8 2COM3_RXD 13 3COM1 GND55COM2 GND 5COM3 GND 5MKI GND MKI GNDEmulated Radar GND ER GNDPulse Per Second GND PPS GNDCAN+ 6 CANI+CAN- 7 CANI-PWR RET (GND) 9 BATT-Emulated Radar Out 10 ER_OUTEVENT MARK IN 11 MKIPPS 12 PPSPWR INPUT 14 BATT+Failure to observe the given cable construction guidelines and fusing requirements in this section may result in damage to the wiring or equipment and voiding the warranty.NovAtel recommends tying to ground any floating input lines.
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 51 Table 6:  SMART6 Mating ConnectorsTable 7 details the part numbers for recommended fuses and fuse holders. These numbers are provided for information only and are not available from NovAtel as separate parts. Table 7:  Recommended Fuse and Fuse HoldersProduct Part Description Company Part NumberSMART6 mating connector (J1 - Figure 18 on page 49)14-pin sealed receptacle housing-black Tyco/AMP 776273-1Gold plated pins (20-16 AWG) for (J1) SMART6 connectorGold plated pins for SMART6 connector/stripPins, loose piece Tyco/AMP 770854-3Pins, strip (reel) Tyco/AMP 770520-3Seal Plug for unused pins on mating connector. (All connector positions must be populated with a pin or seal plug to achieve the IP-67 rating for the cable connection.)Seal plug Tyco/AMP 770678-1Fuse  Recommended Fuse/Fuse Holder12 V System Fuse (standard size blade)ATO Silver Blade Fuse 5 A (32 V) Littelfuse 0287005Or Equivalent12 V System Fuse (mini size blade) Mini Blade Fuse 5 A (32 V) Littelfuse 0297005Or Equivalent12 V System FuseHigh Reliability, Harsh Environment(standard size blade)FKS ATO Blade Fuse 5A (80 V) Littelfuse 166.7000.450Or EquivalentInline Fuse Holder,(for standard size blade)Waterproof ATO Fuse Holder Littelfuse FHAC0001Or EquivalentInline Fuse Holder,(for mini size blade)Waterproof Mini Fuse Holder Littelfuse 0FHM0001Or Equivalent
SMART6 User Manual 52Appendix B  CommandsThe SMART6 firmware implements the OEM6 family command set, documented in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual. Commonly used SMART6 commands are summarized in Table 8, SMART6 Commands and documented in this appendix. Table 8:  SMART6 CommandsThe arguments for each of these commands are described in the following sections.For a complete listing and description of the other commands that the SMART6, an OEM6 based receiver, is capable of processing, refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual.B.1 SYNTAX CONVENTIONSThe following rules apply when entering commands, at the command prompt, from a keyboard.1. Courier font is used to illustrate program output or user input.2. References to other commands, logs or any of their fields are shown in italics.3. The commands are not case sensitive. For example, you could type either RESET or reset.4. Except where noted, either a space or a comma can separate commands and their required entries. For example, you could type either fix position 51.11358042 -114.04358013 1059.4105 or fix position 51.11358042, -114.04358013, 1059.4105.5. At the end of a command, a carriage return is required. For example, press <Enter> or <Return> on your keyboard.6. Responses are provided to indicate whether or not an entered command was accepted. The format of the response depends on the format of the command. Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual for more information.7. Optional parameters are indicated by square brackets ( [ ] ). For commands that contain optional parameters, the value used if the optional parameter is not specified is given in the syntax table for the command.8. Data format definitions, as specified in the “Format” field, are detailed in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual. Note that all binary data is little-endian byte-ordered.ASCII Command Message ID DescriptionBTCONTROL 8205 Enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology.COM 4 Configure the receiver serial port.FRESET 20 Factory reset (existing OEM6 commands extended to SMART6)LOG 1 Request logs from the receiver $PMDT 8200 Configure the Tilt Compensation function (SMART6 command)RADARCFG 8192 Configure the Emulated Radar signal output (SMART6 command)SETCANNAME 1091 Set the CAN name fields.
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 53B.2 BTCONTROL Enable/Disable Bluetooth wireless technologyThe BTCONTROL command enables or disables the Bluetooth module. To ensure no possibility of interference, when the module is disabled it is completely powered down.Message ID: 8205Abbreviated ASCII Syntax:BTCONTROL switchFactory Default:The Bluetooth module is enabled by default.Example 1 to disable Bluetooth wireless technology:btcontrol disableExample 2 to enable Bluetooth wireless technology:btcontrol enableField Data Description Binary BytesBinary FormatBinary Offset1BTCONTROL headerThis field contains the command name or the message header depending on whether the command is abbreviated ASCII, ASCII or binary.--02 switch Enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology0 = ENABLE1 = DISABLE(default = ENABLE)4EnumH1. To enable the current state of the Bluetooth module to persist across receiver resets and power-ups, issue a SAVECONFIG command.2. Changing the Bluetooth wireless technology from disabled to enabled takes several seconds to execute. This means that, even though the user will get an immediate “OK>” response followed by the COM prompt, the Bluetooth module may not be ready for communication.
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 54B.3 COM Configure COM PortThis command is used to configure the receiver’s serial ports.The current COM port configuration can be reset to the default state at any time by sending two hardware break signals of 250 milliseconds each, spaced by fifteen hundred milliseconds (1.5 seconds), with a pause of at least 250 milliseconds following the second break. This will:• Stop the logging of data on the current port (see UNLOGALL command in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual).• Clear the transmit and receive buffers on the current port.• Return the current port to its default settings.• Set the interface mode to NovAtel for both input and output (see INTERFACEMODE command in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual).Message ID: 4Abbreviated ASCII SyntaxCOM [port] bps [parity[databits[stopbits[handshake[echo[break]]]]]]Factory Default:COM COM1 9600 N 8 1 N OFF ONCOM COM2 9600 N 8 1 N OFF ONCOM COM3 9600 N 8 1 N OFF ON ASCII Example:COM COM1 57600 N 8 1 N OFF ON   Baud rates higher than 115,200 bps are not supported by standard computer hardware. Special computer hardware may be required for higher rates, including 230400 bps, 460800 bps and 921600 bps. Also, some computers have trouble with baud rates beyond 57600 bps.On SMART6 receivers with Bluetooth wireless technology, the default settings for COM3 are:com3 115200 n 8 1 cts off offChanging the COM3 serial port settings could interfere with the ability to communicate using Bluetooth.Use the COM command before using the INTERFACEMODE command on each port. Watch for situations where the COM ports of two receivers are connected together and the baud rates do not match. Data transmitted through a port operating at a slower baud rate may be misinterpreted as break signals by the receiving port if it is operating at a higher baud rate.This is because data transmitted at the lower baud rate is stretched relative to the higher baud rate. In this case, configure the receiving port to have break detection disabled using the COM command.
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 55Field Field Type ASCII Value Binary Value Description Binary FormatBinary BytesBinary Offset1COM header - - This field contains the command name or the message header depending on whether the command is abbreviated ASCII, ASCII or binary.- H 02port 1COM1 Select COM port 1 to configure Enum 4 H2COM2 Select COM port 2 to configure3COM3 Select COM port 3 to configure6THISPORT Select the current COM port (default)8ALL Select all COM ports3bps/baud 300, 600, 900, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, or 230400Communication baud rate (bps).Bauds of 460800 and 921600 are also available on COM1 of OEM6 based productsULong 4H+44parity N 0 No parity (default) Enum 4H+8E 1 Even parityO 2 Odd parity5databits 7 or 8  Number of data bits (default = 8)ULong 4H+126stopbits 1 or 2 Number of stop bits (default = 1)ULong 4H+167handshake N 0 No handshaking (default)Enum 4H+20XON 1XON/XOFF software handshaking8echo OFF 0No echo (default)Enum 4H+24ON 1Transmit any input characters as they are received9break OFF 0Disable break detection Enum  4H+28ON 1Enable break detection (default)
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 56B.4 FRESET Clear Selected Data from NVM and ResetThis command clears data that is stored in non-volatile memory. Such data includes the almanac, ephemeris and any user specific configurations. The commands, ephemeris and almanac related data can be cleared by using the STANDARD target. The model can only be cleared by using the MODEL target. The receiver is forced to hardware reset. In addition, values entered using the CLOCKCALIBRATE command can only be cleared by using the CLKCALIBRATION target.Issuing the FRESET command affects Tilt as follows:• Tilt sensor level is restored to the factory default• Tilt enable/disable is not be affectedMessage ID: 20Abbreviated ASCII Syntax:FRESET [target]Input Example:FRESET COMMANDFRESET STANDARD (which is also the default) causes any commands, ephemeris, GNSS and almanac data previously saved to NVM to be erased.If you are receiving no data or random data from your receiver, try the following before contacting NovAtel:• Verify that the receiver is tracking satellites• Check the integrity and connectivity of power and data cables• Verify the baud rate settings of the receiver and terminal device (your computer or data logger)• Switch COM ports• Issue a FRESET command Field Field Type ASCII ValueBinary Value Description Binary FormatBinary BytesBinary Offset1FRESET header- - This field contains the command name or the message header depending on whether the command is abbreviated ASCII, ASCII or binary.- H 02target See Table 9, FRESET Target on Page 57What data is to be reset by the receiver.(default=STANDARD)Enum 4 H
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 57 Table 9:  FRESET TargetBinary ASCII Description0STANDARD Resets commands, ephemeris and almanac (default).1COMMAND Resets the stored commands (saved configuration)2GPSALMANAC Resets the stored GPS almanac3GPSEPHEM Resets the stored GPS ephemeris4GLOEPHEM Resets the stored GLONASS ephemeris5MODEL Resets the currently selected model10 USERDATA Resets SMART6 only commands11 CLKCALIBRATION Resets the parameters entered using the CLOCKCALIBRATE command20 SBASALMANAC Resets the stored SBAS almanac21 LAST_POSITION Resets the position using the last stored position31 GLOALMANAC Resets the stored GLONASS almanac52 PROFILEINFO Resets the stored profile configurations
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 58B.5 LOG Request Logs from the ReceiverMany different types of data can be logged using several different methods of triggering the log events. Every log element can be directed to any combination of the three COM ports. The ONTIME trigger option requires the addition of the period parameter. See the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual for further information and a complete list of data log structures. The LOG command tables in this section show the ASCII command format.The optional parameter [hold] prevents a log from being removed when the unlogall command, with its defaults, is issued. To remove a log that was invoked using the [hold] parameter requires the specific use of the unlog command. To remove all logs that have the [hold] parameter, use the UNLOGALL command with the held field set to 1.The [port] parameter is optional. If [port] is not specified, [port] is defaulted to the port that the command was received on.Message ID: 1Abbreviated ASCII Syntax:LOG [port] message [trigger [period [offset [hold]]]]Abbreviated ASCII Example 1:LOG COM1 BESTPOS ONTIME 7 0.5 HOLDThe above example shows BESTPOS logging to COM port 1 at 7 second intervals and offset by 0.5 seconds (output at 0.5, 7.5, 14.5 seconds and so on). The [hold] parameter is set so logging is not disrupted by the unlogall command.To send a log only one time, the trigger option can be ignored. Abbreviated ASCII Example 2:LOG COM1 BESTPOS ONCE 0.000000 0.000000 NOHOLDRefer to the Command Formats section of the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual for additional examples.1. The OEM6 family of receivers can handle 64 logs at a time. If it is more than 64 logs at a time, the receiver responds with an Insufficient Resources error.2. Maximum flexibility for logging data is provided to the user by these logs. The user is cautioned, however, to recognize that each log requested requires additional CPU time and memory buffer space. Too many logs may result in lost data and degraded CPU performance. Receiver overload can be monitored using the idle time field and buffer overload bits of the Receiver Status in any log header.3. Polled log types do not allow fractional offsets or ONTIME rates faster than 1 Hz.4. Use the ONNEW trigger with the MARKTIME or MARKPOS logs.5. Only the MARKPOS or MARKTIME logs and ‘polled’ log types are generated, on the fly, at the exact time of the mark. Synchronous and asynchronous logs output the most recently available data.6. If the ONTIME trigger is used with asynchronous logs, the time stamp in the log does not necessarily represent the time the data was generated but rather the time when the log is transmitted.1. In NovAtel Connect there are two ways to initiate data logging to the receiver's serial ports:- the LOG command in the Console window or - use the interface provided in the Logging Control window. 2. Only the ASCII/Abbreviated ASCII log table is included in this manual. Refer to the LOG command in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual for binary log details.
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 59Factory Default:LOG COM1 RXSTATUSEVENTA ONNEW 0 0 HOLDLOG COM2 RXSTATUSEVENTA ONNEW 0 0 HOLDLOG COM3 RXSTATUSEVENTA ONNEW 0 0 HOLD Field Field Name ASCII Value Description Field Type1LOG (ASCII) header- This field contains the command name or the message header depending on whether the command is abbreviated ASCII or ASCII respectively-2 port See Table 10, Detailed Serial Port Identifiers on page 60Output port(default = THISPORT)Enum3 message Any valid message name, with an optional A or B suffixMessage name of log to output Char [ ]4 trigger ONNEW Output when the message is updated (not necessarily changed)EnumONCHANGED Output when the message is changedONTIME Output on a time intervalONNEXT Output only the next messageONCE Output only the current message (default)ONMARK Output when a pulse is detected on the mark 1 input, MK1I 5 period Any positive double value larger than the receiver’s minimum raw measurement periodLog period (for ONTIME trigger) in seconds(default = 0)Double6 offset  Any positive double value smaller than the periodOffset for period (ONTIME trigger) in seconds. To log data at 1 second after every minute, set the period to 60 and the offset to 1 (default = 0)Double7hold NOHOLD Allow log to be removed by the UNLOGALL command (default)EnumHOLD Prevent log from being removed by the UNLOGALL command
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 60 Table 10:  Detailed Serial Port IdentifiersASCII Port Name Hex Port Value  Decimal Port Value aa. Decimal port values 0 through 16 are only available to the UNLOGALL command and cannot be used in the UNLOG command or in the binary message header.DescriptionNO_PORTS 0 0 No ports specifiedCOM1_ALL 1 1 All virtual ports for COM port 1COM2_ALL 2 2 All virtual ports for COM port 2COM3_ALL 3 3 All virtual ports for COM port 3THISPORT_ALL 6 6 All virtual ports for the current portALL_PORTS 8 8 All virtual ports for all portsXCOM1_ALL 9 9 All virtual COM1 portsXCOM2_ALL 10 10 All virtual COM2 portsXCOM3_ALL 11 17 All virtual COM3 portsCOM1 20 32 COM port 1, virtual port 0COM1_1 21 33 COM port 1, virtual port 1...COM1_31 3f 63 COM port 1, virtual port 31COM2 40 64 COM port 2, virtual port 0...COM2_31 5f 95 COM port 2, virtual port 31COM3 60 96 COM port 3, virtual port 0...COM3_31 7f 127 COM port 3, virtual port 31THISPORT c0 192 Current COM port, virtual port 0THISPORT_31 df 223 Current COM port, virtual port 31XCOM1 1a0 416 Virtual COM1 port, virtual port 0XCOM1_1 1a1 417 Virtual COM1 port, virtual port 1...XCOM1_31 1bf 447 Virtual COM1 port, virtual port 31XCOM2 2a0 672 Virtual COM2 port, virtual port 0XCOM2_1 2a1 673 Virtual COM2 port, virtual port 1...XCOM2_31 2bf 703 Virtual COM2 port, virtual port 31...XCOM3 9a0 2464 Virtual COM3 port, virtual port 0...XCOM3_31 9bf 2495 Virtual COM3 port, virtual port 31For detailed information on virtual ports, refer to the LOG command in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual.
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 61B.6 $PMDT Configure Tilt CompensationUse this NMEA command to configure the Tilt Compensation function.Syntax$PMDT,[command],[parameters]*cksumRefer to Tilt Compensation on page 19 and Tilt Compensation on page 30 for setup instructions.Host  Description Command Format Tilt Sensor Responseua bSet GPS Sensor HeightTo set the GNSS sensor height in feet and inches:$PMDT,u,,ff,ii*cksum crlfExample: To set the GNSS sensor height to 12 ft 6 in, the command is:$PMDT,u,,12,6*40Note: Feet and inches are entered as integers. You can enter feet and inches, but not feet, inches and metres.Response to the “u” command:$PMDT,<,GNSS sensor height (inches):nnnnn crlfwhere nnnnn is a five digit integer, sensor height in inches.In this example, the Tilt Sensor response is:$PMDT,<,GNSS sensor height (inches): 00150To set the GNSS sensor height in metres:$PMDT,u,,,,mmm.mmm*cksum crlfExample: To set the GNSS sensor height to 3.5 metres, the command is:$PMDT,u,,,,3.5*7CResponse to the ”u” command:$PMDT,<,GNSS sensor height (inches):nnnnn crlfwhere nnnnn is a five digit integer, sensor height in inches.In this example, the Tilt Sensor response is:$PMDT,<,GNSS sensor height (inches): 00137l Set Field Level $PMDT,l*cksum crlfExample:$PMDT,l*4DResponse to the “l” command:$PMDT,<,Level state set crlfExample:$PMDT,<,Level state setx Update Flash ValuesTo update flash values (needs to follow any height or level command that is not done each time you power up):$PMDT,x*cksum crlfExample: $PMDT,x*59Response to the “x” command:$PMDT,<,Flash updated crlfExample:$PMDT,<,Flash updateda. If all fields in the u command are zero or null, the current height is transmitted without change (with the format shown above).b. If an invalid entry is received (>500 inches), the response is:$PMDT,<Max legal height exceeded: nnnnn and will be ignored clrfFor example, if you enter 42 ft 6 in, you will get the following response:$PMDT,<,Max legal height exceeded: 00510 and will be ignored$PMDT,<,GPS sensor height (inches): 00150
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 62B.7 RADARCFG Configure the ER OutputUse this command to configure the Emulated Radar (ER) output. ER is available through the SMART6 interface cable, see Table 5, SMART6 Communication/Power Cable Pinouts on page 50 for pin-out details.Message ID: 8192Syntaxradarcfg switch freq_step update_rate resp_mode threshold Table 11:  Response ModesExample 1 to disable radar emulation:   radarcfg disable 26.11 1 1 2Example 2 to set the frequency step to 36.11 Hz/kph,update rate to 1 Hz and no smoothing:   radarcfg enable 36.11 1 1 2Field Data Description Bytes Format Units Offset1 Header This field contains the command name or the message header depending on whether the command is abbreviated ASCII, ASCII or binary.--02 switch  Enable or disable radar emulation0 = ENABLE1 = DISABLE(default = enable)4 Enum none H3 freq_step Frequency step per kilometer per hour.Range: 26.11, 28.12 or 36.11(default = 36.11)8 Double Hz/kph H+44 update_rate Specify how often to update radar outputRange: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20(default = 10)a4 Integer Hz H+125 resp_mode Specify the time response mode, over which to average velocity samples, see Table 11, Response Modes. (Default = 500)a4 Integer none H+166 threshold The threshold is only applicable when the response mode is set to 2. The response time is 1000 ms when the velocity is greater than this value, otherwise, it is 500 ms.Range: 2-50 kph (default = 5 kph)8 Double kph H+20a. The number of samples used for smoothing depends on both the update_rate and resp_mode parameters. For instance, if the update_rate is 5 Hz and the resp_mode is 2000ms, the number of samples used will be 10.Mode Description2000 2000 msThe time period over which to smooth velocity samples1000 1000 ms500 500 ms (default)2 Automatically switches between 1000 and 500 ms1 Performs no smoothing
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 63B.8 SETCANNAME Sets the CAN name fieldsThis command sets the CAN device name fields.Message ID: 1091Abbreviated ASCII Syntax: setcanname ManufacturerCode IndustryGroup DeviceClass DeviceClassInstance Function FunctionInstance ECUInstance PreferredAddressFactory Default:setcanname 305 2 0 0 23 0 0 28 can2Field Field Type ASCII ValueBinary Value Description Binary FormatBinary BytesBinary Offset1 SETCANNAME header- - This field contains the command name or the message header depending on whether the command is abbreviated ASCII, ASCII or binary.-H02 ManufacturerCode CAN module's Manufacturer Code ULong 4 H3 IndustryGroup Industry group number (default = 2) ULong 4 H+44 DeviceClass 11783-5 Device class (default = 0) ULong 4 H+85 DeviceClassInstance 11783-5 Device class instance (default = 0) ULong 4 H+126 Function 11783-5 Function (default = 23) ULong 4 H167 FunctionInstance 11783-5 Function instance (default = 0) ULong 4 H+208 ECUInstance 11783-5 ECU Instance (default = 0) ULong 4 H+249 PreferredAddress Device default address on start up (default=28)ULong 4 H+2810 CanPort CAN port to use (default = can2)Note: This field must be set to can2.ULong 4 H+32
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 64Appendix C  LogsC.1 Position LogsC.1.1 NMEA LogsThe NMEA logs (receiver outputs) supported by the SMART6 are summarized in Chapter 3 of the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual in section "NMEA Standard Logs". The available logs include:• GPGGA, which outputs a log of position system fix data and undulation. There are variants of GPGGA, specifically:- GPGGARTK, which has greater precision than GPGGA but with the loss of the undulation field- GPGGALONG, which has both greater precision and the undulation field • GPVTG, which outputs track made good and ground speedEach of the available NMEA standard logs is described in more detail in its own section of Chapter 3 of the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual.The steps for configuring the receiver output, through the command line are:1. Configure the communication port using the COM command, described in Section B.3, COM Configure COM Port on page 54. To set COM port 2 as follows:enter the following string:com com2 9600 n 8 1 n off on2. Select and configure the NMEA string to output. The information is described in Chapter 3 Data Logs of the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual, in the section for the particular log. For example, to log gpgga (position system fix data and undulation) at 2 Hz, enter the following string:log gpgga ontime 0.5You can configure the log to output at various frequencies, as described in LOG Request Logs from the Receiver on page 58.The above command line operations can also be carried out through NovAtel Connect. Information about configuring the communication port can be found in NovAtel Connect online help. The procedure for adding a NMEA log through NovAtel Connect is summarized as follows:1. In the Logging control window, click Logging to one or more of the receiver's serial ports. The Add Log window displays.2. Beside Select list, select Complete List or NMEA List.3. Beside Log to file, select the NMEA log you want to add.4. Select the port.5. Configure the remaining fields then click Add.Bit Rate 9600Parity noneData Bits 8Stop Bits 1Handshaking NoneEcho OffBreak On
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 65C.1.2 NovAtel Position LogsIn addition to NMEA logs, NovAtel supports a range of non-NMEA position logs, described in the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual, including:• BESTPOS: This log contains the best available position computed by the receiver, for example:log bestposa ontime 0.5• BESTXYZ: This log contains the receiver’s best available position and velocity in ECEF coordinates, for example:log bestxyza ontime 1C.2 Other LogsThe SMART6 firmware generates the logs in Table 12, SMART6 Logs in Alphabetical Order, in addition to those of the OEM6 Family log set. Refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual, which also contains procedures and explanations related to data logging and is available from our web site at: www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/product-manuals-and-doc-updates/ Table 12:  SMART6 Logs in Alphabetical OrderMessage ID ASCII Log Description8193 RADARSIGNAL Radar signal and position information (New SMART6 log)37 VERSION Hardware versions, software versions, and serial numbers (Existing OEM6 log extended to SMART6)
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 66C.2.1 RADARSIGNAL ER Signal and Position InformationThis log contains position and Emulated Radar (ER) signal information.Message ID:  8193Log Type:  AsynchRecommended Input:log radarsignala onchangedASCII Example 1 (stationary SMART6):#radarsignala,com1,0,61.5,finesteering,1501,248381.628,00000000,8a1c,3723;sol_computed,waas,0.0139,0.00,0.00*f0d580caASCII Example 2 (moving SMART6):#radarsignala,com1,0,42.5,finesteering,1428,206179.600,00000000,baa8,3349;sol_computed,waas,0.3315,2,0.3152,473.97,29.62*c1479c20Field #Field type Data Description Format Binary BytesBinary Offset1 RADARSIGNAL headerLog header H 02 sol status Solution status, see Table 14, Solution Status on page 67 Enum 4 H3 vel type Velocity type, see Table 13, Position or Velocity Type on page 67Enum 4 H+44 speed Speed over ground (m/s) Double 8 H+84 varf freq External VARF output frequency (Hz) Double 8 H+165 radar freq Radar signal frequency (Hz) as output by the Emulated Radar Out signal. See Section B.7, RADARCFG Configure the ER Output on page 62.Double 8 H+246 xxxx 32-bit CRC (ASCII and Binary only) Hex 4 H+327 [CR][LF] Sentence terminator (ASCII only) - - -
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 67 Table 13:  Position or Velocity Type Table 14:  Solution StatusType (binary)  Type (ASCII) Description0NONE No solution1 FIXEDPOS Position has been fixed by the FIX POSITION command2 FIXEDHEIGHT Position has been fixed by the FIX HEIGHT/AUTO command8 DOPPLER_VELOCITY Velocity computed using instantaneous Doppler16 SINGLE Single point position17 PSRDIFF Pseudorange differential solution18 WAAS Solution calculated using corrections from an SBAS19 PROPAGATED Propagated by a Kalman filter without new observations32 L1_FLOAT Floating L1 ambiguity solution33 IONOFREE_FLOAT Floating ionospheric-free ambiguity solution34 NARROW_FLOAT Floating narrow-lane ambiguity solution48 L1_INT Integer L1 ambiguity solution49 WIDE_INT Integer wide-lane ambiguity solution50 NARROW_INT Integer narrow-lane ambiguity solutionSolution Status Description(Binary)  (ASCII)0 SOL_COMPUTED Solution computed1 INSUFFICIENT_OBS Insufficient observations2 NO_CONVERGENCE No convergence3 SINGULARITY Singularity at parameters matrix4 COV_TRACE Covariance trace exceeds maximum (trace > 1000 m)5 TEST_DIST Test distance exceeded (maximum of 3 rejections if distance > 10 km)6 COLD_START Not yet converged from cold start7 V_H_LIMIT Height or velocity limits exceeded (in accordance with export licensing restrictions)8 VARIANCE Variance exceeds limits9 RESIDUALS Residuals are too large10 DELTA_POS Delta position is too large11 NEGATIVE_VAR Negative variance12 Reserved13 INTEGRITY_WARNING Large residuals make position unreliable14-17 Reserved for SPAN-capable receivers18 PENDING When a FIX POSITION command is entered, the receiver computes its own position and determines if the fixed position is valid aa. PENDING implies there are not enough satellites being tracked to verify if the FIX POSITION entered into the receiver is valid. The receiver needs to be tracking two or more GPS satellites to perform this check. Under normal conditions you should only see PENDING for a few seconds on power up before the GPS receiver has locked onto its first few satellites. If your antenna is obstructed (or not plugged in) and you have entered a FIX POSITION command, then you may see PENDING indefinitely.19 INVALID_FIX The fixed position, entered using the FIX POSITION command, is not valid20 UNAUTHORIZED Position type is unauthorized - HP or XP on a receiver not authorized for it
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 68C.2.2 TILT CompensationTilt Compensation affects existing logs as follows:• NovAtel logs that provide the Extended Solution Status field (BESTPOS and BESTXYZ, both documented in OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual) use the 0x80 bit to flag the fact that Tilt Compensation is being applied.• For NMEA GPGGA, GPGGARTK, and GPGGALONG logs, the precision of various fields indicates whether the Tilt Compensation is being applied.C.2.3 VERSION HW and SW Versions and Serial NumbersThe Component Type of the VERSION log, refer to the OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual, is extended to include SMART6 information as in Table 15, Component Type. Table 15:  Component Type[COM1]<VERSION COM1 0 85.0 FINESTEERING 1727 510341.712 00000000 3681 10985< 1<  GPSCARD "D2LR0GTTR" "BFN12390111" "OEM628-1.01" "OEM060210RN0000" "OEM060200RB0000" "2012/Sep/13" "13:46:16"[COM1]Binary Valueaa. Unused numbers are reserved for future use.ASCII Value Description0 UNKNOWN Unknown Component1 GPSCARD OEM6 GPSCard Component3 ENCLOSURE SMART6 Receiver8 USERINFO User application information component981073925 (0x3A7A0005)DB_USERAPPAUTO Auto-starting user application firmware
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0B 69Appendix D  Replacement PartsThe following are lists of the replacement parts available for the NovAtel SMART6 receiver. Should assistance be required or you need to order additional components, contact your local NovAtel dealer or Customer Service representative.D.1 SMART6D.2 User Manuals Table 16:  SMART6 ProductPart Description NovAtel PartSMART6 01019123SMART6 with Tilt 01019125SMART6 with Bluetooth 01019121SMART6 with Bluetooth and Tilt 01019127Cable: 14-pin socket to 3 DB-9 connectors, twisted CAN I/O pair, and other bare wire connectors (see A.2.1 SMART6 Communication/Power Cable (01018999) on page 49)01018999Mounting Plate 70023072Pole Mount Kit 01019142 Table 17:  Reference User ManualsPart Description NovAtel PartOEM6 Family Installation and Operation User Manual OM-20000128OEM6 Family Firmware Reference Manual OM-20000129The accessories above are also available from www.novatel.com
SMART6 User Manual Rev 0A 70IndexSymbols$PMDT command 61, 63Aaccuracyposition 24, 46velocity 46almanacreset 56antennainternal 11specifications 47AUTH command 38authorization 38AUX port 60Bbase station 28baseline 24baud rate 22baud rate, see bpsBESTPOS log 65BESTXYZ log 65bidirectional communication 22bit rate, see bpsBluetoothconfiguration 39bps 55break 54–55BTCONTROL 53buffer 22Ccableintegrity 56serial 22CAN. See Controller Area NetworkCaution 22CDU software 58CMR 28cold start 46COM command 54COM port 58command 52communication 22error message 24example 24interface 28multiple 28port 22pre-configure 26prompt 23RTK 28commandsin CDU 33communicationbidirectional 22Bluetooth 39CDU 23computer 22notice 7operation 22port 17, 22remote terminal 22COMVOUT command 54configurationadditional equipment 13base station 26Bluetooth 39CDU 23non-volatile memory 56port 22, 54rover station 27RTK 28configuring 31connectormounting bracket 15Controller Area Network 19copyright 2Customer Service 56customer service 33DdataBluetooth 39format 52link 25log 58port 17, 22start 23storage device 25terminal 22Warning 24dealer 33defaultinterface mode 28offset 59period 59port 22, 58–59trigger 59differentialconfiguration note 28corrections 24, 49
IndexSMART6 User Manual Rev 0A 71operation 24serial cable 49setup 25directional communication 22distance exceeded 67Eecho 55Emulated Radar (ER) 62, 66operation 31enable Bluetooth 39Ffactory defaultsetting 54features 11, 23, 33, 38firmware updates 33–34, 38FRESET command 58GGL1DE 29GPGGA log 64GPVTG log 64Hhandshaking 22, 55hardwareenclosure 11replace 69required 13setup 25header 10height limit 67hexadecimal 10hold 58–59Iidentifier, serial port 60idle time 22inputcommand 23–24differential 26–27mark 59power 15syntax 52interfacebase or rover 26–27Bluetooth 39communication 22serial 22introduction 11LLEDfront 11power 14, 18light emitting diode (LED), see LEDlog 28, 58, 65LOG command 58logstilt compensation 68Mmemorynon-volatileerase 56message trigger 59model 11model upgrades 33–34NNMEA logs 64non-volatile memory (NVM)reset 56notereset 56Notices 7NovAtel Inc. 2NovAtel position logs 65Ooperation 22optionality 10outputconvention 10log 58–59status 23syntax 52Pparity 22, 55PC Utilities 15period 58–59portCOM 22–23, 28configuration 54identifier 55, 60interface mode 26–27log 58–59output 59prompt 23–24serial 22settings 22positionaccuracy 24base 24, 26best 66command 24, 28position logs 65power 14–15
IndexSMART6 User Manual Rev 0A 72pseudorange 28RRADARCFG command 61, 63RADARSIGNAL log 66receiver outputs 64replacement parts 69resetFRESET command 23hardware 56RESET command 61, 63revision, firmware 1rover station 28RTCA 28RTCM 26, 28RTCMV3 26, 28Ssatellite 22self-test 23serialcable 22number 33port 28, 60syntax 52Ttechnical specifications 46terrain compensation. See tilt compensationtilt compensation 18–19, 31$PMDT command 61, 63logs 68operation 31time 59transmit 55trigger, log 58Uupdate firmware 33–34, 38upgrade firmware 32upgrade models 33–34Vvelocity limit 67version 38WWarningCE 8FCC 7warranty 2WinLoad 34WRITE command/log 68
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