2201 and 2201/NMEA WAAS Pods Installation Manual Revision B Part Number GM2201 Northstar Technologies, Inc. 30 Sudbury Road Acton, Massachusetts 01720 800/628-4487 978/897-6600 www.northstarcmc.com Limited warranty policy Northstar Technologies, Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and to any subsequent owner during the warranty period, which begins on the date of shipment of the unit, F.O.B Acton, Massachusetts, to an authorized Northstar dealer. Systems may not be returned to Northstar without a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Call the Northstar dealer or Northstar for instructions. During the unit's warranty period, Northstar will repair or replace, at its option, any part of the unit it finds to be defective due to faulty material(s) or workmanship. All such repairs and/or replacements will be promptly performed by Northstar free of charge to the owner, excluding freight costs incurred in shipping to the factory. Return shipments from Northstar to points within the United States are made via ground transportation, freight prepaid. Special shipping charges (overnight, two-day, and so on) are the responsibility of the owner. To be covered by this warranty, the Northstar equipment must have been in normal use. This warranty does not apply to units with defects caused by improper installation, physical damage, abuse, tampering, lightning or other abnormal electrical discharge, or to units with defaced or altered serial numbers, or to units repaired by unauthorized persons or repaired in a manner that violates Northstar's recommended service procedures. All repairs and/or replacements made under this warranty must be performed at Northstar's facilities in Acton, Massachusetts. Performance of warranty work elsewhere will not be authorized, and Northstar will not pay for any charges for such work. Northstar will not be responsible for payment of any charges imposed by a Northstar dealer or other party for services requested by and/or performed for a unit's owner in connection with this warranty. Such services might include removal of the unit from a vessel, inspection, packaging, handling, reinstallation, and the like. Northstar Technologies, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any consequential losses of any nature with respect to any of its products or services sold, rendered, or delivered. The foregoing is the only warranty expressed or implied. No other warranty exists. Table of contents SECTION ONE Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Welcome to the Northstar 2201 and 2201/NMEA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Who should read this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Scope of this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Getting technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Servicing the 2201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Returning a 2201 for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Standard 2201 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 2201 operating modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 SECTION TWO Installing the 2201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Before installing the 2201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Choosing a mounting location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Mounting the 2201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 SECTION THREE Interfacing the 2201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Using the 2201-CA cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Connecting the 2201 (binary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Connecting the 2201/NMEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 SECTION FOUR Using WAAS with Northstar's 941/951/952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 WAAS and auto differential options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Setting the 2201 options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Reviewing the WAAS features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 SECTION FIVE Troubleshooting 2201 operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Installation test checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Troubleshooting installation problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 APPENDIX A Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 APPENDIX B 2201/NMEA communication protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Set output configuration command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Set receiver parameter command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Select/deselect SVS command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 GPS/WAAS satellites in view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Glossary and acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 2201 INSTALLATION MANUAL, Revision B Page i Page ii 2201INSTALLATION MANUAL, Revision B List of figures Figure 1: Northstar 2201 and 2201/NMEA components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Figure 2: 2201 mounting position for standard mast-mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Figure 3: 2201 mounting configuration for a flat surface (as shown from underneath). . . . . . . . . . . 16 Figure 4: Connections for the Northstar 2201-CA cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Figure 5: GPS SATS screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 2201 INSTALLATION MANUAL, Revision B Page iii Page iv 2201INSTALLATION MANUAL, Revision B List of tables Table 1: Contacting Northstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Table 2: Northstar 2201 (binary) connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Table 3: Northstar 2201/NMEA connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Table 4: PRN satellite equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Table 5: Troubleshooting 2201 and 2201/NMEA installation problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Table 6: 2201 and 2201/NMEA technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 2201 INSTALLATION MANUAL, Revision B Page v Page vi 2201 INSTALLATION MANUAL, Revision B SECTION ONE Introduction The Northstar 2201 and 2201/NMEA Installation Manual describes how to properly mount, interface, connect, and troubleshoot the Northstar 2201 and Northstar 2201/NMEA. Also described are their physical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics. This section explains who should read this manual, how to obtain technical support, and how to return a 2201 or 2201/ NMEA for servicing. Also described are some of the standard features of the 2201 and 2201/NMEA, and all of their operating modes. In this manual, unless otherwise stated, the term "2201" refers to the 2201 and the 2201/NMEA. Welcome to the Northstar 2201 and 2201/NMEA The Northstar 2201 WAAS Pod and the Northstar 2201/NMEA WAAS Pod are self-contained, high-performance GPS antennas/ engines that also receive WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) differential correction signals. These corrections enhance position accuracy to a degree previously unavailable with separate beacon differential receivers. 2201 INSTALLATION MANUAL, Revision B Page 1 SECTION ONE Introduction Understanding the 2201 and 2201/NMEA The 2201 is available in either of two configurations: · 2201 (binary output) -- for interfacing with new and existing Northstar 941X/XD, 951X/XD, and 952X/XD units in order to provide WAAS differential corrections. (In the future, the 2201 will be able to interface with Northstar's 961X/XD and 962X/XD.) 2201/NMEA (NMEA) -- for interfacing directly with autopilots, plotters, components of integrated or standalone marine navigation systems that accept NMEA 0183 data, or NMEA 0183-compatible laptop PC's, in order to receive WAAS differential-corrected GPS position data. · NOTE: For the binary 2201 to provide WAAS corrections to a Northstar 941, 951, or 952, these units must be running software version 3.18 or higher. To obtain an Upgrade CD and a PC loader cable (Northstar part number 1100-LC), dealers should contact the Northstar Sales Department. End users should contact their local Northstar dealer for upgrading. Understanding WAAS satellite differential As with Coast Guard radiobeacons, WAAS satellites use surveyed reference stations to monitor GPS signals from each visible satellite and determine if errors exist, and then develop corrections. However, unlike Coast Guard radiobeacons or other land-based transmitters on other frequencies, WAAS uses a network of geostationary communication satellite transponders, in fixed positions at approximately twice the distance from the earth's surface as the orbiting GPS satellites, on the same frequency as GPS. These satellite-based transmissions provide consistent position corrections over a much greater contiguous geographic location than the other radiobeacons. WAAS differential corrections maintain a position accuracy of better than 3 meters 2dRMS, without the signal interference problems periodically experienced with low-frequency, shore-based radiobeacon differential signals. Page 2 2201 INSTALLATION MANUAL, Revision B SECTION ONE Introduction Who should read this manual The Northstar 2201 and 2201/NMEA Installation Manual is intended for marine technicians who are installing, connecting, and troubleshooting the Northstar 2201 with the Northstar 941/951/952 or other marine navigation system as described earlier. Scope of this manual In this manual, you'll find information about the following: · · · · · the 2201's operating modes mounting the 2201 interfacing the 2201 to a Northstar 941/951/952, and to power interfacing the 2201/NMEA to an integrated marine instrument or laptop PC, and to power troubleshooting Getting technical support After you've followed the instructions in this manual, if you need additional technical or operations support or have any other service-related questions, please contact your dealer or the Northstar Service Department. You can reach Northstar by email, fax, U.S. mail, or phone as described in the table below. You can also visit Northstar's website for addi ...