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SMART-MR15

TM

GM-14915105

Rev 3

Mar/2012

This guide provides the information 
required to set up and begin using 
your new SMART-MR15, a combined 
L1+L2 GNSS receiver and antenna 
with an integrated cellular modem with 
NTRIP correction support. The 
SMART-MR15 also provides 

Bluetooth

®

 2.0

 wireless connectivity 

and Emulated Radar (ER) output.

For more detailed information about the installation and 
operation of your receiver, refer to the SMART-MR15 and 
OEMV

®

 user manuals, which can be found on the NovAtel Web 

site at:

www.novatel.com/support/firmware-software-and-manuals/

 

SMART-MR15 BOX CONTENTS

In addition to this quick start guide, the following are provided 
with your SMART-MR15:

1 - SMART-MR15 cellular activation guide

1 - CD containing: 

• An installation program for the NovAtel PC Utilities
• Product documentation

1 - User Manual postcard for requesting printed manuals

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

The following SMART-MR15 interface cables can be ordered as 
accessories:

Evaluation cable (NovAtel part number 01018515) with 
a 23-pin connector on one end and three DB-9 
connectors and exposed tinned wires for power, ER, 
ground, MKI, MODE, PPS and CAN, on the other. This 
cable is designed to allow the rapid deployment and 
evaluation of a SMART-MR15 on a construction or 
agricultural vehicle. All signals are wired out in this 
cable. The Evaluation cable is not intended for 
permanent installations.

Streamlined cable (NovAtel part number 01018526) with 
two DB-9 connectors, and exposed tinned wires for 
power, ground and ER. This cable provides connection 
for power, two serial ports, and emulated radar. It has 
been designed for permanent installation. The cable 
material is capable of withstanding a wide temperature 
range and is not damaged by exposure to chemicals.

Four mounting kits are available for the SMART-MR15:

Mounting Kit, Quick Release Plate (01018625)

Mounting Kit, Quick Release Assembly (01018578) 

Mounting Kit, AG GPS 262 (01018623)

Mounting Kit, 5/8 Inch Adapter (01018624)

In addition to the above cable and mounting accessories, the 
following accessories are available for the SMART-MR15:

CDMA Antenna, 2.2 / 4 dBi, 824-896 MHz / 1850-1990 
MHz, NMO [NovAtel part number 12023296] (USE with 
12023301 mount only)

CDMA Antenna Base, NMO Magnetic Mount, 30 cm 
cable [NovAtel part number 12023301] (USE with 
12023296 CDMA Antenna. DO NOT USE with 
12023303 GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna) 

GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna, 3 / 4 dBi, 806-960 MHz / 
1710-2500 MHz, NMO [NovAtel part number 12023303]. 
(USE with the 12023300 GSM/GPRS/HSDPA mount 
only. DO NOT USE with 12023301 CDMA Base).

GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna Base, NMO Magnetic 
Mount, 3.65 m cable [NovAtel part number 12023300] 
(USE with 12023303 GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna only)

Antenna Ground Plane Kit, for use on non-metallic 
mounting surfaces [NovAtel part number 01018684] 

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

The following additional equipment is required for basic setup:

A Windows

®

-based computer with an RS-232 DB-9 port.

A battery connection (+9 to +36 V DC)

INSTALLING THE PC UTILITIES

Before setting up your SMART-MR15, install NovAtel’s 

PC 

Utilities

 on the 

Windows-based computer that you will use to 

communicate with it. This computer must have an RS-232 DB-9 
port

.

1. Start up the computer.
2. Insert the accompanying CD into the CD-ROM drive of the 

computer.

3. Select 

Install the OEMV PC Utilities 

from the window that is 

automatically displayed. If the window does not 
automatically open when the CD is inserted, select 

Run

 from 

the 

Start

 menu and select the 

Browse

 button to locate 

Setup.exe

 on the CD drive.

4. Install the PC Utilities by advancing through the steps 

provided in the 

NovAtel GPS PC Utilities

 setup program. 

SETTING UP YOUR SMART-MR15

 Figure 1:  SMART-MR15 System Diagram

The SMART-MR15 system architecture is shown in 

Figure 1

. For 

the basic setup, you need a Windows-based computer with an 
RS-232 DB-9 port and NovAtel PC Utilities installed on it, and a 
battery connection (+9 to +36 V DC). Complete the following 
steps to connect and power your receiver.

1. Mount the SMART-MR15 on a secure, stable structure with 

an unobstructed view of the sky. Mount the cellular antenna 
at least 30 cm from the SMART-MR15.

2. Connect the interface cable to the SMART-MR15.

QUICK START GUIDE

To access and download the most current version of our 
OEMV PC Utilities, go to the 

Support

 page of the NovAtel 

web site at www.novatel.com.

SMART-MR15 

CPU

Bluetooth 

Module

DB9 Labeled COM1

COM1

COM2

AUX

COM3

DB9 Labeled AUX

SMART-MR15 Enclosure

Cellular 

Module

Summary of Contents for SMART-MR15

Page 1: ...1850 1990 MHz NMO NovAtel part number 12023296 USE with 12023301 mount only CDMA Antenna Base NMO Magnetic Mount 30 cm cable NovAtel part number 12023301 USE with 12023296 CDMA Antenna DO NOT USE with 12023303 GSM GPRS HSDPA Antenna GSM GPRS HSDPA Antenna 3 4 dBi 806 960 MHz 1710 2500 MHz NMO NovAtel part number 12023303 USE with the 12023300 GSM GPRS HSDPA mount only DO NOT USE with 12023301 CDMA...

Page 2: ...apable of supplying at least 5 W A 5 A fuse must be installed between the positive terminal of the battery or power distribution point and the positive supply lead of the cable to protect the wiring from short circuit damage Figure 3 23 pin and DB 9 Connectors COM1 AUX Tyco 23 pin connector ER TNC connector User supplied 5A fast blow fuse Cellular antenna Refer to user manual for installation guid...

Page 3: ... 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 Tracking Status Window from the View menu Select Help from the main menu for more details on Connect its windo...

Page 4: ...luetooth wireless technology btcontrol enable For detailed information about the configuration and enabling of Bluetooth wireless technology on the SMART MR15 refer to Chapter 5 Bluetooth Configuration in the SMART MR10 15 User Manual USING THE CAN BUS The CAN Bus is a serial bus that provides services for processes data and network management CAN Bus capability is available through the SMART MR15...

Page 5: ...ntrol Window from the Tools menu In the Logging Control window you can select which logs to capture and choose the ports to which you want the data sent You can also specify a file in which to save the data When logging data through Connect close all unused windows to maximize COM port throughput and receiver CPU performance QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS If you have any questions or comments regarding you...

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