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Modulated Precision
Clock (MPC)
USER MANUAL
OM-20000072 Rev 0D
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Proprietary Notice Modulated Precision Clock (MPC) User Manual Publication Number: OM-20000072 Revision Level: 0D Revision Date: 2002/03/27 Proprietary Notice Information 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
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Table of Contents Proprietary Notice 2 Software License 8 Warranty Policy 9 Customer Service 10 Notices 11 Foreword 12 Congratulations!.................................................................................................... 12 Scope.................................................................................................................... 12 Prerequisites ......................................................................................................... 12 1 In
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5.2.2 Connect...................................................................................................44 5.2.3 Configure Client ......................................................................................45 5.2.4 Configure Ethernet..................................................................................46 5.2.5 Configure Modem ...................................................................................47 5.2.6 Configure Direct (PPP) ...........................
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Figures 1 MPC ................................................................................................................ 13 2 Typical MPC Setup ......................................................................................... 16 3 Close-up of Connectors on Rear Panel .......................................................... 19 4 10 MHz In/Out Data Flow ............................................................................... 20 5 MPC Front Panel .............................
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45 Logging Control ...............................................................................................50 46 Set Up Logging ...............................................................................................51 47 Command/Response System Summary .........................................................53 48 Logging Statistics ............................................................................................55 49 Set Up Configuration ...............................
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Tables 1 MPC Controller Models ................................................................................... 14 2 UDP Message Format ..................................................................................... 52 3 MPC COM Port Pin-Outs ................................................................................ 79 4 Latency-Induced Extrapolation Error ............................................................... 86 5 MPC Power Cable .........................................
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Software License Software License BY OPENING THE SEALED DISK PACKAGE (ENVELOPE), YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNOPENED DISK PACKAGE AND THE ACCOMPANYING ITEMS TO NovAtel Inc. 1. License: NovAtel Inc. (“NovAtel”) grants you a non-exclusive license (not a sale) to use one copy of the enclosed NovAtel software on a single computer, and only with the product whose model number and serial number
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Warranty Policy Warranty Policy NovAtel Inc. warrants that its Global Positioning System (GPS) products are free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the conditions set forth below, for the following periods of time: MPC Receiver One (1) Year GPSAntenna™ Series One (1) Year Cables and Accessories Ninety (90) Days Software Support One (1) Year Date of sale shall mean the date of the invoice to the original customer for the product. NovAtel’s responsibility respecting this warra
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Customer Service Customer Service EURO4 FIRMWARE UPDATES AND UPGRADES Firmware updates are firmware revisions to an existing model, which improves basic functionality of the GPS receiver. During the one-year warranty coverage following initial purchase, firmware updates are supplied free of charge. After the warranty has expired, firmware updates and updated manuals may be subject to a nominal charge. Firmware upgrades are firmware releases, which increase basic functionality of the receiver
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Notices Notices The following notices apply to MPC. CSA NOTICE Each MPC unit has been tested by a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) inspector and found to comply with the special Inspection Requirements of Electrical Equipment. More specifically, this equipment has been tested for Dielectric strength up to 1000 VAC. The supplied AC electric cord is also approved and must be used with this equipment at all times. The primary fuse rating must be strictly adhered to as labelled on the rear o
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Foreword Foreword Congratulations! Congratulations on your purchase of the Modulated Precision Clock (MPC). NovAtel is an industry leader in state-of-the-art GPS receiver design. We believe that our MPC will meet your high expectations, and are working hard to ensure that future products and enhancements will maintain that level of satisfaction. This is your primary hardware and software reference. Scope This manual contains sufficient information on the installation and operation of the MPC
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Chapter 1 Introduction The MPC is a high performance, high accuracy, GPS receiver with fast data update rates and integrated memory in its hard disk for data logging. The MPC’s front panel also features a Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) panel and keypad for on the fly configurations. Depending on which model you purchase, the MPC is capable of receiving and tracking the L1 C/A code, L1 and L2 carrier phase and L2 P-Code (or encrypted Y-Code) of up to 12 satellites. Patented Pulsed Aperture
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Models and Features The MPC is available in several different firmware models whose configurations may include other additional features. Some possible configurations can be seen in Table 1. Table 1: MPC Controller Models Model Name Firmware Feature L1-only MPC-L1 L1/L2 MPC-L1L2 a MPC-L1L2W L1/L2 with WAAS a. Please see Appendix C, WAAS Overview on Page 95. All the above models are capable of multiple positioning modes of operation: S ingle point Pseudoran
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Introduction Chapter 1 1.2 ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS The MPC can be used with the following accessories: Power cable to connect the MPC to a 110 or 220 VAC power source An optional choke ring is availabl e for the 501 antenna (model A031) Optional NovAtel GPSAntenna Model 600 series - dual or single frequency, active antennas designed for high-accuracy applications without the need for a choke ring Optional NovAtel Model C005, C015, or C030 coaxial antenna cable in 5 m (16.4 ’), 15 m
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Chapter 2 Quick Start Setting up the MPC is a straightforward process, whether you are in the field (collecting data) or back at the office (configuring the MPC, or transferring collected data to your PC for post-processing). CAUTION!: See the cautions on Page 11 of the Notices for a list of items you should be aware of as you set up and use the MPC. Figure 2 displays how you might typically set up the MPC at the office (for example, as a base to set up other receivers in the grid, or to tra
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Quick Start Chapter 2 A typical configuration would result from the following steps (see also Figure 2 on Page 16): 1. Place the MPC on a desk or other suitable work surface. 2. Connect the output of a power source to the Power Input port on the back of the MPC. 3. Connect a GPS antenna to the GPS Antenna In connector on the back of the MPC. 4. Connect an appropriate cable from the back of the MPC (PPP, Ethernet or Modem port) to your intended internet or intranet connection source. 5. Press th
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Chapter 3 MPC Setup Considerations 3.1 Choose the Right Antenna The recommended antenna is from the GPS-600 antenna series, which are ideal for all applications. A Model 600 GPSAntenna provides comparable performance to a choke ring ground plane antenna while being much lighter and smaller. When installing the antenna system, choose an antenna location that has a clear view of the sky so that each satellite above the horizon can be tracked without obstruction. mount the antenna on a secur
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MPC Setup Considerations Chapter 3 CAUTION No warranty is made that the MPC will meet its performance specifications if a non-NovAtel antenna is used. 3.2 Rear Panel Functionality The connections on the rear panel and their connector types are shown on Figure 3. Figure 3: Close-up of Connectors on Rear Panel DB9 TNC RJ45 BNC RJ11 Each connector is keyed to ensure that the cable can be inserted in only one way, to prevent damage to both the MPC and the cables. Furthermore, the connectors that
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Back Panel of the MPC Frequency Control Front Panel of the MPC Chapter 3 MPC Setup Considerations 3.2.1 10 MHz In and 10 MHz Out There are two BNC connectors on the back of the MPC for 10 MHz In and 10 MHz Out. These two connectors are looped using an RF Loop-Back connector. Therefore by default, the 10 MHz Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) in the MPC is looped back to the GPS receiver. The GPSCard phase locks to the 5 or 10 MHz reference signal supplied to the rear panel 10 MHz port.
