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May/2012

This guide provides the basic information 
you need to set up and begin using your 
SPAN-CPT system.

In addition to this quick start guide, the 
following is provided in your SPAN-CPT package:

• 1 SPAN-CPT (Integrated Receiver and IMU)

• 1 SPAN-CPT interface cable

• 1 CD containing PC Utilities and product documentation

• 1 User Manual postcard for requesting printed manuals

The following additional equipment is needed for a basic setup:

• A Windows

®

-based PC with an RS-232 or USB port

• A power supply of +9 to +18 V DC 

• A quality dual frequency GNSS antenna such as the 

GPS-702, or GPS-532 for airborne/high speed applications 
For L-Band corrections use the GPS-702L antenna

• A TNC to appropriate antenna connector RF cable

Before setting up your SPAN-CPT system, install NovAtel’s PC 
Utilities

 on the 

Windows-based computer that you will use to 

communicate with it. This computer must have an RS-232 DB-9 
or USB port

1. Start up the computer.

2. Insert the accompanying CD in the CD-ROM drive of the 

computer. 

3. Select Install the OEMV PC Utilities from the window that is 

automatically displayed. If the window does not 
automatically open when the CD is inserted, select Run from 
the Start menu and select the Browse button to locate 
Setup.exe on the CD drive.

4. Install the PC Utilities by advancing through the steps 

provided in the NovAtel GPS PC Utilities setup program.

Complete the following steps to set up and power your 
SPAN-CPT system. 

1. Mount the SPAN-CPT enclosure and antenna securely to a 

vehicle. For the simplest operation, the Y-axis of the 
SPAN-CPT should be aligned with the forward axis 
(direction of travel) of the vehicle. The Z-axis should be 
pointing up. Ensure that the GNSS antenna and enclosure 
cannot move relative to each other. The distance and rela-
tive direction between them must be fixed. 

2. Connect the SPAN-CPT interface cable to the multi-purpose 

I/O connector on the SPAN-CPT. 

3. Connect the SPAN-CPT USB cable to a computer USB port 

or connect COM1 of the SPAN-CPT to a computer COM 
port. 

4. Connect the GNSS antenna to the antenna port on the 

SPAN-CPT using an appropriate antenna cable.

5. Apply power to the SPAN-CPT. It is recommended that you 

place a back-up battery between the SPAN-CPT and its 
voltage supply as a power buffer if installed in a vehicle. 

Serial or USB communication can be done using the NovAtel 
Connect software (installed with the PC Utilities) or a standard 
terminal program, such as Hyperterminal. 

To establish a connection to the SPAN-CPT using Connect:
1. Launch Connect from the Start menu folder specified during 

the installation process. The default location is Start | 
All Programs | NovAtel PC Software | NovAtel Connect.

2. Select New Connection from the Device menu.

3. Enter a name for the Connection setup.

4. Select Serial from the Type list.
5. Select the computer port the SPAN-CPT is connected to 

from the Port list.

6. Set the COM port for the receiver to communicate through.
7. Select 115200 from the Baud Rate list. 
8. Ensure the Hardware Handshaking box is not checked.
9. Click the OK button to save the new device settings.

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To access and download the most current version of our 
OEMV PC Utilities, go to the Support page of the NovAtel 
web site at www.novatel.com.