Novatel SMART-AG User Manual

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Figure 1: 14-pin and DB-9 Pin Numbers

ESTABLISHING RECEIVER COMMUNICATION

To open a serial port to communicate with the receiver, complete
the following steps.

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 from the Device Menu.

3. Enter a name for the Connection setup.

4. Select Serial from the Type list.

5. Select the computer port to which the SMART-AG is

connected, 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 and

click the OK button.

9. From the Device menu select Open Connection.

10. Select the Open button to open SMART-AG

communications.

Connect establishes the communication session with the
receiver and displays the progress. Once connected, the
progress box disappears and several windows open, including
the Console window. Connect is now ready for use to view status
information, enter commands or log data.

USING NOVATEL CONNECT

Connect provides access to key information about your receiver
and its position. The information is displayed in windows
accessed from the View menu. For example, select Position
Window
from the View menu to display the position solution of
the receiver. To show details of the GNSS and geostationary
(SBAS) satellites being tracked, select the a Tracking Status
Window
from the View menu. Select Help from the main menu
for more details on Connect, its windows and features.

DETERMINING WHEN THE POSITION IS VALID

When the receiver has a valid position, the Solution Status field
in Connect’s Position window shows Computed.

ENTERING COMMANDS

The SMART-AG uses a comprehensive command interface.
Commands can be sent to the receiver using the Console
window in Connect, which is opened from the View menu. Enter
commands in the text box at the bottom of the Console window.

The OEMV Family Quick Reference Guide, provided on the CD
and available on the NovAtel website, provides comprehensive
information about available commands. The SMART-AG User
Manual
provides information on a subset of these commands; in
particular, the ones commonly used on the SMART-AG.

Table 2: SMART-AG Cable Wire Colors

Wire Color

Signal Name

14-pin

(J1)

DB-9

(J2)

DB-9

(J3)

Label

Red

COM1_TXD

1

2

White

COM1_RXD

2

3

Red

COM2_TXD

3

2

White COM2_RXD

4

3

Black

COM1 GND

5

5

Black

COM2 GND

5

5

White-Black MKI GND

5

MKI GND

White-Black ER GND

5

ER GND

White-Black PPS GND

5

PPS GND

Yellow

CANI+

6

CANI+

Green

CANI-

7

CANI-

-

NO CONNECT

8

Black

PWR RET (GND)

9

BATT-

Blue

EMD RADAR OUT 10

ER_OUT

White MAN

MARK

IN

11

MKI

Orange

PPS

12

PPS

-

NO CONNECT

13

Red

PWR INPUT

14

BATT+

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