Novatel OM-20000149 User Manual
AG-STAR User Manual Rev 2
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Chapter 2
Installation and Setup
This chapter contains instructions and tips to set up your AG-STAR to create a GNSS receiver system.
2.1
Additional Equipment Required
In order for the receiver to perform optimally, the following additional equipment is required:
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A cable harness for powering and communicating with the AG-STAR.
You can use a NovAtel cable (such as part number 01018256) or a custom cable. See Appendix A,
Technical Specifications on page 42 for information about the AG-STAR connector pinout and
NovAtel cables.
You can use a NovAtel cable (such as part number 01018256) or a custom cable. See Appendix A,
Technical Specifications on page 42 for information about the AG-STAR connector pinout and
NovAtel cables.
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A fused power supply (user-supplied)
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A computer (user-supplied)
2.1.1
AG-STAR Setup
Complete the following steps to connect and power the AG-STAR.
1. Mount the AG-STAR on a secure, stable structure with an unobstructed view of the sky from horizon to
horizon. Refer to Section 2.1.4, Mounting the AG-STAR on page 16 for details.
2. Connect the NovAtel interface cable, or custom interface cable, to the COM and Power port on the back
of the AG-STAR, see Figure 2, AG-STAR Connector.
Figure 2: AG-STAR Connector
3. Connect the NovAtel or custom cable to a DB-9 serial port on a computer or other data storage device.
Table 2: AG-STAR Connector Pin-Out
Pin
Use
Pin
Use
1
COM1 TxD
8
RESERVED (Do not connect)
2
COM1 RxD
9
Power Negative/Return
3
COM2 TxD
a
a. On Bluetooth models, COM2 is not available.
10
Emulated Radar Output
4
COM2 RxD
a
11
MKI (Mark Input)
5
Signal Ground (COM/ER/MKI/PPS)
12
PPS (Pulse Per Second) Output
6
CAN+
13
RESERVED (Do not connect)
7
CAN-
14
Power Positive/Source