SMART-MR15TM
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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).
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
SETTING UP YOUR SMART-MR15
The following SMART-MR15 interface cables can be ordered as
accessories:
QUICK START GUIDE
SMART-MR15 Enclosure
COM1
DB9 Labeled COM1
DB9 Labeled AUX
GM-14915105
Rev 3
Mar/2012
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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.
AUX
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GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna Base, NMO Magnetic
Mount, 3.65 m cable [NovAtel part number 12023300]
(USE with 12023303 GSM/GPRS/HSDPA Antenna only)
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.
Cellular
Module
COM2
Antenna Ground Plane Kit, for use on non-metallic
mounting surfaces [NovAtel part number 01018684]
Bluetooth
Module
COM3
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
SMART-MR15
CPU
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The following additional equipment is required for basic setup:
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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.
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A Windows -based computer with an RS-232 DB-9 port.
A battery connection (+9 to +36 V DC)
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
Figure 1: SMART-MR15 System Diagram
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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.
INSTALLING THE PC UTILITIES
site at:
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.
SMART-MR15 BOX CONTENTS
Four mounting kits are available for the SMART-MR15:
In addition to this quick start guide, the following are provided
with your SMART-MR15:
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.
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Mounting Kit, Quick Release Plate (01018625)
Mounting Kit, Quick Release Assembly (01018578)
Mounting Kit, AG GPS 262 (01018623)
1. Start up the computer.
2. Insert the accompanying CD into the CD-ROM drive of the
computer.
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1 - SMART-MR15 cellular activation guide
1 - CD containing:
2. Connect the interface cable to the SMART-MR15.
Mounting Kit, 5/8 Inch Adapter (01018624)
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An installation program for the NovAtel PC Utilities
Product documentation
To access and download the most current version of our
OEMV PC Utilities, go to the Support page of the NovAtel
In addition to the above cable and mounting accessories, the
following accessories are available for the SMART-MR15:
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1 - User Manual postcard for requesting printed manuals
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CDMA Antenna, 2.2 / 4 dBi, 824-896 MHz / 1850-1990
MHz, NMO [NovAtel part number 12023296] (USE with
12023301 mount only)
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.
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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)
4. Install the PC Utilities by advancing through the steps
provided in the NovAtel GPS PC Utilities setup program.
COMMUNICATING WITH THE SMART-MR15
USING NOVATEL CONNECT
Table 3: SMART-MR15 Streamlined Cable
To open a serial port to communicate with the receiver, complete
the following steps.
Connect 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 Tracking Status
Window from the View menu. Select Help from the main menu
for more details on Connect, its windows and features.
TYCO
23-pin
COM1
COM2
TINNED LEAD
SIGNAL NAME
1. Launch Connect from the Start menu folder specified during
the installation process. The default location is Start |
All Programs | NovAtel PC Software | NovAtel Connect.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PWR+ (red)
PWR- (black)
RESERVED
RESERVED
PWR+
PWR-
2. Select New from the Device Menu.
2
3
AUXTX
AUXRX
TXD1
2
10. Select the Open button to open SMART-MR15
3. Enter a name for the Connection setup.
communications.
RESERVED
SIGGND2
(white/black)
SIGGND2
Connect establishes the communication session with the
receiver and displays the progress. Once connected, the
progress box disappears and several windows open, includ-
ing the Console window. Connect is now ready for use to
view status information, enter commands or log data.
10
11
12
13
14
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
CHASSIS GROUNDa
DETERMINING WHEN THE POSITION IS VALID
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5
5
SIGGND1
SIGGND1
(white/black)
When the receiver has a valid position, the Solution Status field
in Connect’s Position window shows Computed:
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
RESERVED
RESERVED
ER (blue)
4. Select Serial from the Type list.
ER
5. Select the computer port to which the SMART-MR15 is
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
ENTERING COMMANDS
connected, from the Port list.
6. Set the COM port for the receiver to communicate through.
The SMART-MR15 uses a comprehensive command interface.
Commands can be sent to the receiver using the Console
window in Connect, which is opened from the View menu. Enter
commands in the text box at the bottom of the Console window.
7. Select 115200 from the Baud Rate list.
8. Ensure the Hardware Handshaking box is not checked and
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RXD1
press OK.
a. Pin 14 of the TYCO 23-pin connector is connected to cable shields.
9. From the Device menu select Open Connection.
The OEMV Family Quick Reference Guide, available on the CD
or on our Web site, provides comprehensive information about
available commands. The SMART-MR10/15 User Manual
provides information on a subset of these commands; in
particular, the ones commonly used by the SMART-MR15.
Connect to the caster as shown in the following example:
ENABLING SBAS POSITIONING
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 evaluation cable.
This positioning mode is enabled using the SBASCONTROL
command, as follows:
ntripclient mount mountpoint user_id
password rtcmv3 10
sbascontrol enable auto
The CAN module is activated by entering the command
SETCANNAME 305. If this is followed by entering the
SAVECONFIGcommand, the CAN module is activated
immediately on all subsequent start-ups. The module supports
NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Message (PGN): PGN 129029
GNSSPositionData, PGN 129025 GNSSPositionRapidUpdate,
and PGN 129026 COGandSOGRapidUpdate.
Once enabled, the Solution type field shown in Connect’s
Position window changes from Single to SBAS, and you may
see SBAS satellites in the Constellation window. SMART-MR15
will track available SBAS satellites, including WAAS, EGNOS
and other SBAS systems.
SAVECONFIG COMMAND
If connecting to an RTK caster that employs VRS
technology, the data rate for transmitting NMEA positions to
If you change the configuration of a function and want to save
the new settings for your next session, use the SAVECONFIG
command.
the caster must also be specified. For example, to transmit
position messages to a network RTK caster every 10
seconds, the following commands should be used:
When using NovAtel Connect to configure your receiver,
ntripclient mount mountpoint user_id password rtcmv3 10
ensure all of the graphical windows are closed before you
issue the SAVECONFIG command.
EMULATED RADAR (ER)
The SMART-MR15 provides an emulated ground speed RADAR
pulse output. The enclosure outputs ER via the bare wire
labeled ER on both the SMART-MR15 evaluation and
streamlined cables. Refer to Appendix B.5 RADARCFG of the
SMART-MR10/15 User Manual.
NTRIP commands are save-configurable. After you save
CELLULAR ACTIVATION
the settings, the SMART-MR15 automatically connects to
the NTRIP caster after a power cycle. For more information
about configuring NTRIP, refer to application note APN-057
found on our Web site at http://www.novatel.com/support/
Follow the procedure outlined in the cellular activation guide
included with your SMART-MR15. To check cellular modem
status information, enter log cellstatus.
ENABLING GL1DE®
ER is enabled by default. To disable ER, use the RADARCFG
command as follows:
To enable GL1DE, enter the following commands:
pdpfilter enable
CONFIGURING NTRIP
radarcfg disable
To view NTRIP status and configuration, enter:
Obtain the following information from your NTRIP caster:
pdpmode relative auto
The following command enables ER, sets frequency step to
36.11 Hz/kph, update rate to 1 Hz and no smoothing:
log ntripstatus
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IP address or domain name of caster
ENABLING Bluetooth WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
NMEA LOGS
radarcfg enable 36.11 1 1 2
Bluetooth wireless technology is configured on the
SMART-MR15 COM3 internal port and is enabled by default.
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IP port (80in the following example)
To configure the receiver output through the command line:
To enable ER, for example, enter the following command:
Mount point (mountpointin the following example)
radarcfg enable
1. Configure the communication port using the COM
command. For example, to set COM port 1 to 9600 bps, no
parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no handshaking, echo off, and
break detection on, enter the following:
To disable Bluetooth wireless technology:
User ID and password (user_id and passwordin the
btcontrol disable
The ER low and high pulse levels are within 0.5V of the ground
and battery, respectively. Note this is not a logic level output.
The rise and fall time is less than 1 ms. The ER outputs
reference battery GND when the output is logic low. It outputs
logic low until the vehicle speed is greater than 1 km/hr. It
provides an output frequency that represents 36.11 Hz/km/hr
(default value) with an effective range from 1 km/hr to 55 km/hr,
and uses 2D velocity for near-horizontal applications. The
default value can be changed to 26.11 or 28.12 Hz/km/hr using
the RADARCFGcommand.
following example)
To enable Bluetooth wireless technology:
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Type of corrections expected from the caster
(rtcmv3in the following example)
btcontrol enable
com com1 9600 n 8 1 n off on
Data rate for transmitting NMEA position logs (GPGGA)
to caster (10in the following example)
(optional, see below)
2. Select and configure the NMEA string that you want to
output through COM port 1. For example, to log gpgga
(position system fix data and undulation) at 2 Hz, enter the
following:
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.
log com1 gpgga ontime 0.5
If you prefer, Connect provides a graphical interface for
configuring data logging. Select Logging Control 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.
LOGGING DATA
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
An extensive set of logs has been created to capture the data
your SMART-MR15 receives and processes. These logs can be
directed to a SMART-MR15 port (COM1 or AUX) and can be
automatically generated when new or changed data becomes
available, or at regular intervals. Available logs are listed in the
OEMV Family Quick Reference Guide, found on our Web site at
Manuals.
If you have any questions or comments regarding your
SMART-MR15 please contact NovAtel using one of these
methods:
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.novatel.com
Phone: 1-800-NOVATEL (U.S. & Canada)
1-800-668-2835
1-403-295-4900 (International)
To log data, use the LOG command. For example, to log the
pseudorange position to COM 1 every 30 seconds, enter the
following:
Fax:
1-403-295-4901
log com1 psrposb ontime 30
When requesting logs, you can request the output data in three
formats:
When logging data through Connect, close all unused windows
to maximize COM port throughput and receiver CPU
performance.
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ASCII
Abbreviated ASCII
Binary
SMART-MR15-specific logs are not included in the Connect
drop-down menus.
Abbreviated ASCII is the best format to use when you want to
work with the receiver directly and review individual log contents
visually.
Refer to the SMART-MR10/15 User Manual (OM-20000130) or
the OEMV Family Firmware Reference Manual (OM-20000094)
for information about the LOG command.
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