Installation
GPStation-6 User Manual Rev 2
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1.2.2
Connecting the Antenna to the Receiver
Connect the antenna to the receiver using high quality coaxial cable (refer to “Choosing a Coaxial Cable for the
Antenna” on page 16 for details).
The GPStation-6 provides a TNC female connector which can be connected directly to the antenna using any of
NovAtel’s coaxial cables.
1.2.3
Applying Power to the Receiver
Connect the power supply to the PWR port of the GPStation-6 receiver.
1.2.4
Connecting Data Communications Equipment
In order to communicate with the receiver by sending commands and obtaining logs, a connection to some form
of data communications equipment is required. The default configuration for the GPStation-6 is given in the table
below. Consult NovAtel Customer Service for more details on factory configuration. Refer to the Technical
Specifications section of this manual, starting on page 74, for data connection details.
Table 21 on Page 76 specifies the COM port pinouts.
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Clear To Send (CTS)
•
Transmitted Data (TXD)
•
Request To Send (RTS)
•
Received Data (RXD)
The GPStation-6 enclosure is Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) so that TXD and RTS are outputs while RXD and
CTS are inputs. A null modem cable is required to connect to another DTE like a terminal or a PC.
COM1 also supports USB 2.0 communications. A DB9 to USB communication cable is provided with the
GPStation-6 for Customers wishing to use COM1 in USB communication mode. To install the NovAtel USB
drivers, refer to
Section 1.2.4.1, USB Driver Installation on page 18
.
1.2.4.1
USB Driver Installation
The NovAtel Utilities CD, included with the GPStation-6, contains the NovAtel USB Driver Kit used to
configure your PC to communicate with the GPStation-6 over USB. The NovAtel USB Driver Kit contains the
following:
Receiver
COM1
COM2
COM3
GPStation-6
RS-232 / USB 2.0
RS-232
RS-232
ngpsser.sys
Provides a virtual serial port for each USB port of the receiver.
ngpsusb.sys
Connects the virtual serial ports to the USB stack.
novatelusb.exe Controls
the
Windows COM ports that are assigned to each USB port of the
receiver. This utility can also be used to uninstall the drivers when a newer version
is available. During installation, a shortcut appears in the Start menu under All
Programs | NovAtel USB Drivers. The latest USB driver can be found at
www.novatel.com/Support/Firmware/ Software and Manuals/Product Updates/PC
Utilities.
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