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INSTALLING THE PC UTILITIES
Once the SMART-AG is connected to the PC and power supply,
install NovAtel’s PC Utilities
.
1. Start up the PC.
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.
ESTABLISHING RECEIVER COMMUNICATION
To open a serial port to communicate with the receiver, complete
the following.
1. Launch CDU from the Start menu folder specified during the
installation process. The default location is Start | Programs |
NovAtel OEMV | OEMV PC Software.
2. Select Open.... from the Device menu.
3. Select the New... button in the Open dialog box. The Options
| Configuration dialog opens.
4. Use the button at the top of the configurations selection
box to add a new configuration. To delete a configuration,
select it from the list and click on the button. To duplicate
an existing configuration, click on the button. You can
select any name in the list and edit it to change it.
5. Select Serial from the Type list and select the PC/laptop
port, that the SMART-AG is connected to, from the Port list.
6. Select 115200 from the Baud Rate list.
7. Uncheck the Hardware Handshaking checkbox.
8. Select OK to save the new device settings.
9. Select the new configuration from the Available device
configs area of the Open dialog.
10. Select the Open button to open SMART-AG
communications.
As CDU establishes the communication session with the
receiver, it displays a progress box. Once CDU is connected,
the progress box disappears and several windows open,
including the Console window. CDU is now ready for use to
view status information, enter commands, or log data.
USING CDU
CDU provides access to key information about 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 a Tracking Status Window from the
View menu. Select Help from the main menu for more details on
CDU, its windows and features.
SMART-AG LEDS
The LEDs on the SMART-AG represent these categories:
DETERMINING WHEN THE POSITION IS VALID
When the receiver has a valid position, the Solution Status field
in CDU’s Position window shows Computed.
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