Novatel 01020347, User Manual

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WAAS GUS Signal Generator User Guide Rev 1 3
Table of Contents
Customer Service 8
Notices 9
Foreword 10
1 Introduction 11
1.1 Features...................................................................................................................................... 13
1.2 Accessories and Options ............................................................................................................ 13
1.3 Functional Overview ................................................................................................................... 13
2 Minimum Connections 15
3 Setup Considerations 19
3.1 Front Panel Functionality ............................................................................................................ 19
3.1.1 H/W Fault........................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.2 10 MHz .............................................................................................................................. 19
3.1.3 CW Mode........................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.4 Transmit Inhibit (Tx INHIBIT)............................................................................................. 19
3.1.5 Initiated Built in Test (IBIT) ................................................................................................ 20
3.1.6 1PPS ................................................................................................................................. 20
3.2 Rear Panel Functionality............................................................................................................. 20
3.2.1 Power ................................................................................................................................ 20
3.2.2 CW Switch ......................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.3 Ground Screw.................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.4 CMP and WMP.................................................................................................................. 21
3.2.5 Code PPS Output .............................................................................................................. 21
3.2.6 1PPS In ............................................................................................................................. 21
3.2.7 10 MHz In and 10 MHz Out ............................................................................................... 21
3.2.8 RF Out ............................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.9 IF Out................................................................................................................................. 22
4 Operation 24
4.1 Communications with the Signal Generator................................................................................ 24
4.1.1 Serial Port Default Settings ............................................................................................... 24
4.1.2 Communicating Using a Remote Terminal........................................................................ 24
4.1.3 Communicating Using a Personal Computer .................................................................... 24
4.2 Message Control and Data Lines................................................................................................ 24
4.2.1 Other Control Lines ........................................................................................................... 25
5 Messages 26
5.1 WMP Message Structure ............................................................................................................ 26
5.1.1 Packet Synchronization Field ............................................................................................ 26
5.1.2 L1/L5 Indication Field ........................................................................................................ 26
5.1.3 Command Message .......................................................................................................... 27
5.1.4 Status Message................................................................................................................. 37
5.1.5 CRC-16/CCITT Checksum Field ....................................................................................... 44
5.2 Error Handling............................................................................................................................. 44
6 Firmware Updates 46
6.1 Contacting the NovAtel Customer Support ................................................................................. 46
6.2 Downloading the Files................................................................................................................. 47