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Hexagon Veripos LD8 User Manual

Hexagon Veripos LD8
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LD8
Operations Manual
AB-V-MA-00635_RevA11
06 February 2024

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Hexagon Veripos LD8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHexagon
ModelVeripos LD8
CategoryReceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Introduction

1.1 General information

Provides an overview of items needed for LD8 operation.

1.2 LD8 receiver

Details the key features of the LD8 high-precision system.

1.3 System requirements

Outlines the PC/laptop and OS requirements for LD8 operation.

1 Introduction

1.4 Veripos Support

Information on contacting Veripos Support for technical assistance and fault reports.

1.5 Activating Veripos correction services

Explains the process of activating Veripos correction services via subscription.

1 Introduction

1.6 Terms and abbreviations

Defines technical terms and abbreviations used throughout the manual.

1 Introduction

1.7 Document conventions

Describes typographical conventions and special notice symbols used in the manual.

1.7.1 Typographical conventions

Explains the usage of text formatting like bold, italic, and blue text.

1.7.2 Special Notices

Details the meaning of WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE symbols.

1 Introduction

1.8 LD8 Notices

Lists important notices applicable to the LD8.

1.8.1 Waste electrical and electronic equipment

Provides instructions for the disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union.

1 Introduction

1.8.2 FCC Compliance

Covers FCC rules, emissions limits, and potential interference measures for the LD8.

1 Introduction

1.8.3 European Union / United Kingdom (UK)

Declares LD8 compliance with EU and UK Radio Equipment Directives and RoHS.

1.8.3.1 Radio Equipment Directive

States LD8 compliance with EU Directive 2014/53/EU and UK Regulations S.I. 2017/1206.

1.8.3.2 ROHS

Confirms LD8 conformity with Directive 2011/65/EU on hazardous substances.

1 Introduction

1.9 Disclaimer

States proprietary data rights and disclaims warranties for the document and information.

2 Hardware overview

2.1 Overview and description

Provides a general description of the LD8 system and its capabilities.

2.2 LEDs Status Indicators

Explains the function and states of the five LED indicators on the LD8 front panel.

2.2.1 PWR LED

Details the states and meanings of the Power (PWR) LED.

2.2.2 GNSS LED

Details the states and meanings of the GNSS LED for position status.

2 Hardware overview

2.2.3 LOG LED

Details the states and meanings of the Logging (LOG) LED for internal memory status.

2 Hardware overview

2.3 Interface panel connections

Describes the antenna connectors and data cable ports available on the LD8 interface panel.

2.3.1 Coaxial Connectors

Details the two SMA antenna connectors (ANT 1 and ANT 2) for L-band and GNSS antennas.

2.3.2 Data cables

Explains the multiport adapter for COM1, COM2, COM3, and 1 PPS signals.

3 Ethernet and WebUI connection

3.1 Ethernet connectivity

Details the Ethernet port support (IPv4, TCP/IP) and PC requirements for configuration.

3.2 WebUI connection

Describes how to access the LD8 WebUI by entering its default IP address in a browser.

4 Configuration and operation

4.1 WebUI status

Explains the Home > Status page of the WebUI and how to log in using the LD8 serial number.

4 Configuration and operation

4.1.1 WebUI Status page items

Details the information presented in each section of the WebUI Status page.

4.1.2 Sending commands via WebUI terminal

Describes how to send commands and receive responses using the WebUI terminal.

4 Configuration and operation

4.2 LD8 password

Explains how to log in and change the default LD8 password.

4.2.1 LD8 password configuration via terminal

Provides commands to change the LD8 password using the terminal.

4 Configuration and operation

4.3 LD8 firmware

Details how to verify the current firmware version on the LD8 using a terminal command.

4 Configuration and operation

4.4 L-band configuration

Guides on configuring L-band tracking for Veripos correction data and activation.

4.4.1 Selecting beam via WebUI

Explains how to select L-band beams (Auto or specific) using the WebUI.

4 Configuration and operation

4.4.2 Selecting Auto beam via terminal

Provides the terminal command to enable Auto beam selection for L-band tracking.

4.4.3 Selecting a single beam via terminal

Shows the terminal command format for assigning a specific L-band beam.

4.4.4 Entering a custom beam frequency via terminal

Details the terminal command for manually entering a custom L-band beam name and frequency.

4.4.5 Tracked L-band beam and signal strength status via terminal

Explains how to check tracked L-band beams and their signal strengths using a terminal command.

4 Configuration and operation

4.4.6 HDR mode configuration via terminal

Describes how to enable or disable HDR mode for improved L-band tracking during interference.

4 Configuration and operation

4.5 Activation and deactivation of Veripos services

Explains the process of activating/deactivating Veripos services and checking unit status.

4.5.1 Checking unit activation status via terminal

Provides commands to check the LD8 unit's activation status and L-band sync status.

4.5.2 Checking unit ID and activation service code via terminal

Details commands to retrieve the LD8 unit ID and activation service code.

4 Configuration and operation

4.6 Calculation configuration

Covers options for configuring calculation settings, including PPP modes and SBAS.

4.6.1 PPP mode selection via terminal

Explains how to select PPP solutions (Apex, Ultra, Auto) using terminal commands.

4.6.2 SBAS configuration via WebUI

Guides on enabling/disabling SBAS and selecting the region using the WebUI.

4 Configuration and operation

4.6.3 SBAS configuration via terminal

Provides terminal commands to enable or disable SBAS positioning mode.

4.6.4 Heading offset and output frequency via WebUI

Explains how to configure heading offset and output rate using the WebUI.

4.6.5 Heading offset and output frequency via terminal

Details terminal commands for setting heading offset and output rate.

4.7 Ethernet configuration

4.7.1 IP configuration via WebUI

Explains how to configure IP settings (DHCP/Static) for the Ethernet connection using the WebUI.

4.7.2 Checking IP and subnet status via terminal

Provides the terminal command to check the current IP and subnet settings of the LD8.

4.7 Ethernet configuration

4.7.3 Setting a static IP via terminal

Guides on configuring a static IP address for the LD8 using terminal commands.

4.7.4 Changing IP to DHCP via terminal

Explains how to assign a dynamic IP address to the LD8 via DHCP using terminal commands.

4.8 Output configuration

4.8 Output configuration Overview

Lists the available output interfaces (TCP/IP, USB, Serial) and message types with command variables.

4.8.1 Configuring message outputs via WebUI

Describes how to configure message outputs for COM, ICOM, and USB ports using the WebUI.

4.8 Output configuration

4.8.2 Specifying baud rate via WebUI

Explains how to set the baud rate, parity, and stop bits for serial ports using the WebUI.

4.8 Output configuration

4.8.3 Message output rate via WebUI

Guides on setting message output rates (1Hz-20Hz) for specific messages via the WebUI.

4.8.4 Enabling message outputs via terminal

Details how to enable specific message outputs on ports using terminal commands.

4.8 Output configuration

4.8.5 Disabling message outputs via terminal

Provides terminal commands to disable specific message outputs or all outputs on a port.

4.8.6 Setting GGA precision selection via terminal

Explains how to configure the number of decimal places for Latitude/Longitude in GGA messages.

4.8.7 Setting PPP DQI via terminal

Describes how to configure the PPP DQI behavior for GGA messages.

4.8.8 Setting baud rates via terminal

Details how to set baud rates for serial ports using the SERIALCONFIG command.

4.8 Output configuration

4.8.9 Setting PPS via terminal

Explains how to configure the PPS polarity (positive/negative) and disable PPS output.

4.8.10 Enabling RAIM Mode via terminal

Describes how to enable or disable RAIM mode for GNSS integrity monitoring.

4.8.11 Enabling Veripos RTCM output via terminal

Details how to enable Veripos RTCM data output on serial COM ports.

4.9 Input configuration

4.9.1 Inputting external Veripos RTCM via terminal

Explains the commands to configure baud rate and interface mode for inputting external Veripos RTCM data.

4.10 Rolling log

4.10.1 Viewing rolling log via WebUI

Describes how to view logging status, file size, and messages on the WebUI Status page.

4.10 Rolling log

4.10.2 Downloading logs

Explains how to download log files using an FTP utility like FileZilla.

4.11 Factory reset

4.11.1 Factory resetting via terminal

Provides the terminal command to execute a factory reset on the LD8 unit.

5 Reference information

5.1 Commands list index

Lists commands used in the manual with their descriptions, highlighting text that may need changing.

5.2 LD8 output sentences

5.2 LD8 output sentences Overview

Lists the NMEA message output types supported by the LD8.

5.2.1 NMEA talker IDs

Explains the NMEA talker identifiers and their corresponding constellations.

5.2 LD8 output sentences

5.2.2 GGA sentence

Defines the structure and fields of the NMEA GGA sentence for time and position fix data.

5.2 LD8 output sentences

5.2.3 GST sentence

Defines the structure and fields of the NMEA GST sentence for position fix error statistics.

5.2 LD8 output sentences

5.2.4 ZDA sentence

Defines the structure and fields of the NMEA ZDA sentence for time and time zone information.

5.2 LD8 output sentences

5.2.5 GSA sentence

Defines the structure and fields of the NMEA GSA sentence for GNSS DOP and active satellites.

5.2 LD8 output sentences

5.2.6 VTG sentence

Defines the structure and fields of the NMEA VTG sentence for course and speed relative to ground.

5.2 LD8 output sentences

5.2.7 GSV sentence

Defines the structure and fields of the NMEA GSV sentence for satellite information in view.

5.2 LD8 output sentences

5.2.8 GLL sentence

Defines the structure and fields of the NMEA GLL sentence for latitude and longitude position data.

5.2 LD8 output sentences

5.2.9 GRS sentence

Defines the structure and fields of the NMEA GRS sentence for range residuals for each satellite.

5.2 LD8 output sentences

5.2.10 RMC sentence

Defines the structure and fields of the NMEA RMC sentence for essential GPS PVT data.

5.2 LD8 output sentences

5.2.11 HDT sentences (V3 & V4)

Defines the structure and fields of the NMEA HDT sentence for heading information.

5.2 LD8 output sentences

5.2.12 TRINAV sentences (V3 & V4)

Details the example and definition of TRINAV version 3 sentences.

5.2 LD8 output sentences

5.2.13 Veripos UKOOA sentence

Details the Veripos UKOOA sentence structure and defined fields.

5.2 LD8 output sentences

5.2.14 BESTPOS sentence

Defines the structure and fields of the BESTPOS sentence for time and position fix data.

6 Contact information

6.1 Veripos Support details

Lists the website, telephone number, and email address for Veripos Support.

7 Appendix

7.1 L-band coverage map

Displays a map illustrating the coverage areas for different L-band beams.