Operation OEM6 Cards and Enclosures
Chapter 4
OEM6 Family Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 12
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4.2
Getting Started
The NovAtel Connect and Convert4 programs and documentation can be downloaded from the web site:
http://www.novatel.com/support/search/items/PC%20Software
. NovAtel Connect is a Windows based GUI
used to access the receiver's features without special communications protocols or software. The Convert4
utility is a Microsoft Windows based utility used to convert between data formats (like ASCII to binary and
NovAtel raw format to RINEX) and strip unwanted records during data file compilation.
4.2.1
Starting the Receiver
The receiver’s software resides in flash memory. When first powered, it undergoes a complete self-test. If an
error condition is detected during the self-test, the status word changes. This self-test status word can be
viewed in the header of any data output log. Refer to the chapter on Messages in the
(OM-20000129) for header information. If a persistent error occurs, contact your local
NovAtel dealer. If the dealer cannot resolve the problem, contact NovAtel Customer Support directly using
one of the methods listed in
4.2.2
Communicating with the Receiver Using NovAtel Connect
Open the NovAtel Connect program and select Device | Open Connection from the main menu. The Open
Connection window appears. Open an existing connection or a create a New connection.
Refer to NovAtel Connect’s Help (press F1, click on
icon or select the NovAtel button | Help). Ensure the
Console and ASCII Messages windows are displayed (select from the View menu if necessary).
When the receiver is first turned on, no data is transmitted from the COM ports except for the port prompt.
The Console window displays a port name:
[COM1]
if connected to
com1
port
[COM2]
if connected to
com2
port
or
[COM3]
if connected to
com3
port
Power to the card must be applied for >150 ms before any of the external interfaces are
powered on by the integrator's card.
Detailed instructions for using NovAtel Connect are available from within the utility Help, the
.chm file bundled with the software or from our web site
www.novatel.com/support/firmware-
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