3
For an alternative power source:
a) Cut the 12 V car adapter from the power cable.
b) Tie the exposed wires to a 6-36 VDC supply capable of at least 5 W.
c) Use a user supplied 6 A slow blow fuse at the alternate power source to protect the power supply
wiring and your warranty.
4. Plug in the adapter and/or turn on the power supply. The power LED will be red when the FlexPak6 is
properly powered.
N
OV
A
TEL
C
ONNECT
Once installed,
NovAtel Connect
provides a graphical interface to establish communication, control and
monitor the operation of your NovAtel receiver.
Establishing a New Receiver Connection
The first time you open a serial port to communicate with the receiver, complete the following:
1. Launch
NovAtel Connect
from the
Start
menu folder specified during the installation process. The
default location is
Start | All Programs | NovAtel PC Software | NovAtel Connect
.
Be sure to connect the red and orange or green wires to the positive side of supply and connect
the black and brown or white wires to the negative side of supply.
Be aware that the FlexPak6 provides an output voltage on pin 4 of COM2 (POUT). This output
voltage is at the same level as the power source that you use to power the FlexPak6. To ensure
that any equipment you connect to COM2 will not be damaged, refer to the COM2 pinout in the
OEM6 Installation and Operation Guide
found on our Web site at
www.novatel.com/support/info/
view/gnss-receivers
.
The Ethernet ports are safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits only and are suitable for
connection within a building only. Do not connect them to Telephone Network Voltage (TNV)
circuits.
To access and download the most current version of NovAtel Connect, go to
www.novatel.com/
support/info/view/firmware-options
.
Fuse/Holder Recommendations
12 V System
BK/MDL-6-R Fuse (or equivalent)
BK/MDA-6-R Fuse (or equivalent)
Holders
BK/HFA-R-R Fuse (or equivalent)
Note: All made by Cooper/Bussmann;
available from Digikey
