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P306/P307 Integrator’s Guide

Chapter 1 - Introduction

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This manual does not cover receiver operation, the PocketMax3™ utility, or commands and messages
(NMEA 0183, NMEA2000® or HGPS proprietary). For information on these subjects refer to the

Hemisphere GNSS Technical Reference

Eclipse OEM Board Options

The Eclipse™ OEM board is available in two form factors as shown in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1: Eclipse Board Options

Model

GNSS
Systems

Compatibility

Atlas Support

P306™

L1/L2 GPS,
GLONASS,
BEIDOU
and

Galileo

Hemisphere
GNSS
standard
pinout
configuration
(34-pin)

Yes - with optional Hemisphere GNSS
LX-3 OEM board

P307™

L1/L2 GPS,
GLONASS,
BEIDOU
and
Galileo

Compatible with
popular
aftermarket
products (20-pin)

P306/P307 Integration

Successful integration of the P306/P307 within a system requires electronics expertise that
includes:



Power supply design



Serial port level translation



Reasonable radio frequency competency



An understanding of electromagnetic compatibility



Circuit design and layout

Summary of Contents for P306

Page 1: ...P306 P307 Integrator s Guide Page 1 of 39 875 0343 0 Integrator s Guide Revision A3 July 20 2017 P306 P307 Eclipse OEM Modules ...

Page 2: ...rks arethe properties of their respective owners Patents Hemisphere GNSS products may be covered by one or more of the following patents U S Patents Australia Patents 6111549 6876920 7400956 8000381 8214111 2002244539 6397147 7142956 7429952 8018376 8217833 2002325645 6469663 7162348 7437230 8085196 8265826 2004320401 6501346 7277792 7460942 8102325 8271194 6539303 7292185 7689354 8138970 8307535 ...

Page 3: ...d Overview 9 P306 P307 OEM Board Key Features 10 Mechanical Layout 11 Connectors 13 Mounting Options 13 Direct Electrical Connection Method 13 Indirect Electrical Connection Cable Method 14 Header Layouts and Pinouts 14 Eclipse 34 Pin Header Layout Pinout 14 Eclipse 20 Pin Header Layout Pinout 16 Signals 17 RF Input 17 Serial Ports 17 Communication Port D 17 USB Ports 17 LED Indicators 19 1PPS Tim...

Page 4: ...onfiguration 24 Using Port D for RTCM Input 24 Configuration Defaults 25 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions 26 Integration 27 Support and Repair 28 Power Communication and Configuration 28 GNSS Reception and Performance 29 SBAS Reception and Performance 30 External Corrections 31 Installation 31 Appendix B Troubleshooting 32 Appendix C Technical Specifications 34 P306 Specifications 35 P307 Spe...

Page 5: ...r s Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Page 5 of 39 Chapter 1 Introduction P306 P307 OEM Board Options P306 P307 Integration Common Features of Eclipse Boards Message Interface Using PocketMax3 to Communicate with the P306 P307 ...

Page 6: ...Eclipse Board Options Model GNSS Systems Compatibility Atlas Support P306 L1 L2 GPS GLONASS BEIDOU and Galileo Hemisphere GNSS standard pinout configuration 34 pin Yes with optional Hemisphere GNSS LX 3 OEM board P307 L1 L2 GPS GLONASS BEIDOU and Galileo Compatible with popular aftermarket products 20 pin No P306 P307 Integration Successful integration of the P306 P307 within a system requires ele...

Page 7: ...station free way of differentially positioning L Dif ready Local differential is a proprietary Hemisphere GNSS method where a specialized set of messages are relayed between two Eclipse receivers Quick times to first fix Four full duplex serial ports USB device port only P307 USB host and USB device ports P306 1 PPS timing output Event marker input Message Interface The P306 P307 uses a NMEA 0183 ...

Page 8: ... Windows device to the P306 P307 via the COM port and open PocketMax3 The screens within PocketMax3 allow you to easily interface with the P306 P307 to Select the internal SBAS external beacon or RTCM correction source and monitor reception beacon optional Configure GNSS message output and port settings Record various types of data Monitor the receiver s status and configuration PocketMax3 is avai...

Page 9: ...Guide Chapter 2 Board Overview Page 9 of 39 Chapter 2 Board Overview Eclipse OEM Board Key Features Mechanical Layout Connectors Mounting Options Header Layouts and Pinouts Signals Shielding Receiver Mounting Thermal Concerns ...

Page 10: ...urther enhanced through Eclipse RTK and COAST DGPS technology With P306 P307 RTK performance is scalable Utilize the same centimeter level accuracy in either L1 only mode or employ the full performance of fast RTK performance over long distances with L1 L2 GNSS signals Hemisphere GNSS SureTrack technology provides peace of mind knowing the RTK rover is making use of every satellite it is tracking ...

Page 11: ...11 of 39 Mechanical Layout Figure 2 1 shows the mechanical layout for the Eclipse P306 OEM board Figure 2 2 shows the mechanical layout for the Eclipse P307 OEM board Dimensions are in millimeters inches for all layouts Figure 2 1 Eclipse P306 Mechanical Layout ...

Page 12: ... mm 1 60 in 34 3 mm 1 35 in 3 2 mm 4 6 mm 3 2 mm 13 in 18 in 64 8mm 2 55in 72 6mm 2 85 in 13 in 7 4 mm 29 in 4 2mm 17 in 1 5 mm 06in 5 9 mm 23in 11 2 mm 3 2 mm 13 in 3 2 mm x 4 13 in 44in MCX JACK RECEPTACLE 12 6 mm 49 in 4 8mm 19in Figure 2 2 Eclipse P307 Mechanical Layout ...

Page 13: ...er data 20 pin 10x2 male header 0 08 in 2 mm pitch Samtec TMM 110 01 T D SM 10x2 female SMT header socket 0 08 in 2 mm pitch Samtec TLE 110 01 G DV Note For the Samtec FTSH headers 04 indicates 0 150 posts Mounting Options There are two options for mounting the P306 P307 1 Direct Electrical Connection method 2 Indirect Electrical Connection Cable method Direct Electrical Connection Method Place an...

Page 14: ...assemblies in addition to increased expense Header Layouts and Pinouts The P306 P307 uses a dual row header connector to interface with power communications and other signals Eclipse 34 Pin Header Layout Pinout To identify the first header pin orient the board so the diamond is to the upper left of the pins the first pin is on the left directly below the diamond The pins are then sequentially numb...

Page 15: ... CMOS 16 Manual Mark Input Active low falling edge 3 3 V CMOS 17 GPS Lock Output Status indicator 3 3 V CMOS active low 18 Diff Lock Output Status indicator 3 3 V CMOS active low 19 DGPS Lock Output Status indicator 3 3 V CMOS active low 20 n c n c n c 21 GPIO0 I O General purpose input output 22 GPIO1 I O General purpose input output 23 GPIO2 I O General purpose input output 24 GPIO3 I O General ...

Page 16: ... Output Port C serial output 3 3 V CMOS idle high 8 PDRX Input Port D serial input 3 3 V CMOS idle high 9 PDTX Output Port D serial output 3 3 V CMOS idle high 10 GND Power Receiver ground 11 PATX Output Port A serial output 3 3 V CMOS idle high 12 PARX Input Port A serial input 3 3 V CMOS idle high 13 GND Power Receiver ground 14 PBTX Output Port B serial output 3 3 V CMOS idle high 15 PBRX Input...

Page 17: ...command See Communication Port D below for more information on Port D The P306 P307 serial ports 3 3 V CMOS signal level can be translated to interface to other devices For example if serial Ports A B and or C are used to communicate to external devices such as PCs you must translate the signal level from 3 3 V CMOS to RS 232 Communication Port D Port D is exclusively for external DGPS correction ...

Page 18: ...P306 P307 Integrator s Guide Chapter 2 Board Overview Page 18 of 39 Figure 2 5 P306 P307 USB Device Design Example ...

Page 19: ... following surface mounted diagnostic LEDs that indicate board status see Figure 2 7 PWR Power GPS GPS lock DIFF Differential lock DGPS DGPS position Figure 2 7 Onboard LEDs Except for the power LED the signals that drive the LEDs are available via the header connector Refer to Table 2 2 through Table 2 3 for pin number descriptions for the P306 P307 ...

Page 20: ...he following two pins on the P306 provide access to the Speed Radar option Speed Radar Pulse Outputs a square wave with 50 duty cycle The frequency of the square wave varies directly with speed 97 Hz represents a speed of 1 m s 3 28 ft s Speed Radar Ready Signal Indicates when the speed signal on the Speed Radar Pulse pin is valid In static situations such as when the vehicle has stopped the GNSS ...

Page 21: ...grators initially estimate Attempt to confirm the operation in your application as early in the project as possible Thermal Concerns The P306 P307 consumes a few watts of power which ultimately will generate heat Since this may raise the ambient temperature inside an enclosure consider managing the heat inside the enclosure to ensure the internal temperature does not exceed the maximum operating t...

Page 22: ...on Page 22 of 39 Chapter 3 Operation Powering the P306 P307 Communicating with the P306 P307 Configuring the P306 P307 Firmware Configuring the Data Message Output Saving the P306 P307 Configuration Using Port D for RTCM Input Configuration Details ...

Page 23: ...es Which messages to output on the serial ports and the update rate of each message Various receiver operating parameters For a complete list of commands and messages refer to the Hemisphere GNSS Technical Reference To issue commands to the P306 P307 you will need to connect it to a terminal program such as or either of Hemisphere GNSS software applications SLXMon or PocketMax3 See What is the bes...

Page 24: ...ing to issue commands If you are using Port A to issue commands then Port B is the OTHER port and vice versa To specify the OTHER port for the data output you need to include OTHER in the command For example if you use Port A to request the GPGGA data message be output at 5 Hz on Port B issue the following command JASC GPGGA 5 OTHER CR LF When using Port A or Port B to request message be output on...

Page 25: ...ommand the default Port D baud rate will be 38400 baud For a complete list of commands and messages refer to the Hemisphere GNSS Technical Reference Configuration Defaults Below is the standard configuration for the P306 P307 For more information on these commands refer to the Hemisphere GNSS Technical Reference JOFF PORTA JOFF PORTB JOFF PORTC JBAUD 19200 PORTA JBAUD 19200 PORTB JBAUD 19200 PORTC...

Page 26: ...requently Asked Questions Page 26 of 39 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Integration Support and Repair Power Communication and Configuration GNSS Reception and Performance SBAS Reception and Performance External Corrections Installation ...

Page 27: ...terms of investigating the benefit If you are designing a smart antenna system one is likely needed Hemisphere GNSS recommends that you always conduct an RF pre scan when integrating OEM boards If my company wishes to integrate this product what type of engineering resources will I need to do this successfully Hemisphere GNSS recommends you have sufficient engineering resources with the appropriat...

Page 28: ...ity and experience with our equipment Power Communication and Configuration My P306 P307 system does not appear to be communicating What do I do This could be one of a few issues Examine the P306 P307 cables and connectors for signs of damage or offset Ensure the P306 P307 system is properly powered with the correct voltage Ensure there is a good connection to the power supply since it is required...

Page 29: ...omplete Do not power off the receiver until the save complete message appears How do I change the baud rate of a port from that port Connect at the current baud rate of the P306 P307 port and then issue a JBAUD command to change the port baud rate to the desired rate Now change the baud rate in your application to the desired rate What is the best software tool to use to communicate with the P306 ...

Page 30: ...TK Fix How do I select an SBAS satellite By default the P306 P307 will automatically attempt to track the appropriate SBAS satellites If multiple satellites are available the one with the lowest BER value is selected to be used to decode the corrections You can manually select which SBAS satellites to track refer to the Hemisphere GNSS Technical Reference however this is not recommended Should I b...

Page 31: ...cables to ensure the transmit line of the external correction source is connected to the receive line of the P306 P307 s serial port and that the signal grounds are connected Make sure the P306 P307 has been set to receive external corrections by issuing the JDIFF INCLUDE command Refer to the Hemisphere GNSS Technical Reference for more information Installation Does it matter where I mount the P30...

Page 32: ...P306 P307 Integrator s Guide Appendix B Troubleshooting Page 32 of 39 Appendix B Troubleshooting ...

Page 33: ...using SLXMon Verify that P306 P307 is locked to GNSS satellites this can often be done on the receiving device or by using SLXMon Check integrity and connectivity of power and data cable connections Random binary data from the P306 P307 Verify that the RTCM or Bin messages are not being accidentally output send a JSHOW command Verify that the baud rate settings of P306 P307 and remote device match...

Page 34: ...P306 P307 Integrator s Guide Appendix C Technical Specifications Page 34 of 39 Appendix C Technical Specifications P306 Specifications P307 Specifications ...

Page 35: ...nal L1CA GPS with activation code Note Atlas support available with optional Hemisphere GNSS LX 3 OEM board GNSS sensitivity 142 dBm SBAS tracking 3 channel parallel tracking Update rate 1 Hz standard 10 Hz and 20 Hz available Horizontal accuracy RMS 67 2DRMS 95 RTK 1 2 10 mm 1 ppm 20 mm 2 ppm SBAS WAAS 1 0 3 m 0 6 m Autonomous no SA1 1 2 m 2 5 m Timing 1PPS 20 ns Cold start time 60 s typical no a...

Page 36: ...6 Power Specifications Table C 4 P306 Environmental Specifications Item Specification Operating temperature 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Storage temperature 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Humidity 95 non condensing when installed in an enclosure Shock and vibration4 Vibration EP455 Section 5 15 1 Random Mechanical Shock EP455 Section 5 14 1 Operational when mounted in an enclosure with screw mounting ho...

Page 37: ...ensitivity 142 dBm SBAS tracking 3 channel parallel tracking Update rate 1 Hz standard 10 Hz and 20 Hz available Horizontal accuracy RMS 67 2DRMS 95 RTK 1 2 10 mm 1 ppm 20 mm 2 ppm SBAS WAAS 1 0 3 m 0 6 m Autonomous no SA1 1 2 m 2 5 m Timing 1PPS 20 ns Cold start time 60 s typical no almanac or RTC Warm start time 30 s typical almanac and RTC Hot start time 10 s almanac RTC and position Maximum sp...

Page 38: ...to 185 F Humidity 95 non condensing when installed in an enclosure Shock and vibration4 Vibration EP455 Section 5 15 1 Random Mechanical Shock EP455 Section 5 14 1 Operational when mounted in an enclosure with screw mounting holes utilized EMC4 CE ISO 14982 Emissions and Immunity FCC Part 15 Subpart B CISPR22 Item Specification Serial ports 4 full duplex 3 3 V CMOS 3 main serial ports 1 differenti...

Page 39: ...ED Power GNSS lock Differential lock DGPS position Power Data connector 20 pin 10x2 male header 0 08 2 mm pitch Antenna connector MCX female straight 1 Depends on multipath environment number of satellites in view satellite geometry and ionospheric activity 2 Depends also on baseline length Atlas 3 Receive only does not transmit this format 4 When integrated in conjunction with the recommended shi...

Page 40: ...normal use and maintenance will conform in all material respects to the documentation provided with the Update and any media will be free of defects in materials and workmanship Notwithstanding the foregoing Hemisphere does not warrant that the Software will meet Licensee s requirements or that its operation will be error free 9 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS The warranty set forth in Section 8 will not appl...

Page 41: ...Agreement unless such default is cured within the 30 days Any such termination by a party shall be in addition to and without prejudice to such rights and remedies as may be available including injunction and other equitable remedies Upon receipt by Licensee of written notice of termination from Hemisphere or termination by Licensee Licensee shall at the end of any notice period a cease using the ...

Page 42: ...nce or accuracy of any Product HEMISPHERE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PURCHASER S NEGLIGENCE OR UNAUTHORIZED USES OF THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL Hemisphere GNSS BE IN ANY WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM PURCHASER S OWN NEGLIGENCE OR FROM OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT IN ANY WAY OTHER THAN AS SPECIFIED IN Hemisphere GNSS s RELEVANT USER S MANUAL AND SPECIFICATIONS Hemisphere GNSS is NOT RESP...

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