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Mini-JLT GNSS™
User Manual
Document: 80200549
Version: 1.1
Date: 28 August, 2017

Table of Contents

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Jackson Labs Mini-JLT GNSS Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJackson Labs
ModelMini-JLT GNSS
CategoryReceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

1.1 Overview

Describes the Mini-JLT GNSS board and its features.

1.2 General Safety Precautions

Outlines essential safety guidelines for operating the device.

Quick-Start Instructions

2.1 Powering Up the Unit

Details the steps to power on the Mini-JLT GNSS unit.

2.1.1 PCB Photos

Shows images of the Mini-JLT GNSS PCB.

2.1.2 Mechanical Drawings

Provides mechanical dimensions and pinout details of the PCB.

2.1.3 Notes on Signal Interfacing

Explains interfacing with signals and serial ports.

2.1.4 Coaxial Connectors

Identifies the SMA connectors on the board.

2.2 Power

Details power supply requirements and connections.

2.3 Multi-GNSS Capabilities

Explains simultaneous reception of multiple GNSS systems.

2.4 Connecting the GNSS Antenna

Instructions for connecting the GNSS antenna.

2.5 Remote Serial Control

How to control the unit via serial ports.

2.6 Loop Parameter Adjustment

How to adjust loop parameters via serial ports.

SCPI-Control Quick Start Instructions

3.1 Introduction

Introduces the SCPI subsystem for controlling the device.

3.2 General SCPI Commands

Lists common SCPI commands for quick operation.

3.2.1 Quick Start Commands

Provides example SCPI commands for initial interaction.

3.2.2 *IDN?

Explains the command for device identification.

3.2.3 HELP?

Describes the command to list available SCPI commands.

3.3 GPS Subsystem

Covers commands related to GNSS receiver control and status.

3.3.4 NMEA Support

Details how the device outputs standard navigation messages.

3.3.5 GPS:GPGGA

Explains the command for outputting $GPGGA NMEA string.

3.3.6 GPS:GGASTat

Describes a modified GGA command for lock-state.

3.3.7 GPS:GPRMC

Explains the command for outputting $GPRMC NMEA string.

3.3.8 GPS:GPGSV

Describes the command for outputting $GPGSV NMEA string.

3.3.9 GPS:XYZSPeed

Details the command for 3D velocity vector output.

3.3.10 GPS:GPZDA

Explains the command for outputting $GPZDA NMEA string.

3.3.11 GPS:PASHR

Describes the command for outputting $PASHR NMEA string.

3.3.12 GPS:GYRO

Covers accelerometer data output settings.

3.3.13 GPS:GYRO:CAL

Explains accelerometer calibration procedures.

3.3.14 GPS:DYNAMic:MODE

Details selecting dynamic motion models for the receiver.

3.3.15 GPS:DYNAMic:MODE 8 (Automatic Dynamic Mode)

Explains automatic dynamic mode configuration.

3.3.16 GPS:DYNAMic:STATE?

Describes how to query the current dynamic state.

3.3.17 GPS:REFerence:ADELay

Covers adjusting 1PPS output delay.

3.3.18 GPS:REFerence:PULse:SAWtooth?

Queries sawtooth correction factor.

3.3.19 GPS:RESET ONCE

Explains how to reset the internal GNSS receiver.

3.3.20 GPS:TMODE

Selects the timing mode of the GNSS receiver.

3.3.21 GPS:SURVey ONCE

Starts a survey to store hold position.

3.3.22 GPS:SURVey:DURation

Sets the minimum survey duration.

3.3.23 GPS:SURVey:VARIANCE

Specifies minimum position variance for stopping survey.

3.3.24 GPS:HOLD:POSition

Manually specifies the unit's position.

3.3.25 GPS:SURVEY:STATus:DURation?

Queries survey duration.

3.3.26 GPS:SURVEY:STATUS?

Displays the current survey status.

3.3.27 GPS:INITial:DATE

Manually sets the internal RTC date.

3.3.28 GPS:INITial:TIME

Manually sets the internal RTC time.

3.3.29 GPS:SYSTem:SELect

Selects enabled GNSS systems.

3.3.30 GPS:JAMlevel?

Provides GNSS signal jamming indicator.

3.3.31 GPS:FWver?

Queries GNSS receiver firmware version.

3.3.32 GPS?

Displays GNSS receiver configuration and data.

3.4 GYRO SUBSYSTEM

Lists commands for the Gyro subsystem.

3.4.1 GYRO:MODE

Enables/disables electronic compensation.

3.4.2 GYRO:TRACE

Sets period for debug trace.

3.4.3 GYRO:CAL

Calibrates accelerometer gain and offset.

3.4.4 GYRO:CAL:COMPUTE

Computes accelerometer offset and gain.

3.4.6 GYRO:GLOAD?

Returns present acceleration.

3.5 PTIME Subsystem

Commands related to time management.

3.5.1 PTIMe: DATE?

Queries current calendar date.

3.5.2 PTIMe:TIME?

Queries current 24-hour time.

3.5.3 PTIMe:TIME:STRing?

Returns time string for display.

3.5.4 PTIMe:TINTerval?

Equivalent to SYNChronization:TINTerval.

3.5.5 PTIMe:LEAPsecond?

Returns results of leap second queries.

3.5.6 PTIMe:LEAPsecond:PENDing?

Checks for pending leap second data.

3.5.7 PTIMe:LEAPsecond:ACCumulated?

Returns accumulated leap second offset.

3.5.8 PTIMe:LEAPsecond:DATE?

Returns date of pending leap second.

3.5.9 PTIMe:LEAPsecond:DURation?

Returns duration of last minute during leap second.

3.5.10 PTIME?

Returns date, time, and timezone.

3.6 SYNChronization Subsystem

Commands for synchronizing with GPS receiver.

3.6.1 SYNChronization:HOLDover:DURation?

Returns duration of holdover/coasting period.

3.6.2 SYNChronization:HOLDover:INITiate

Manually enters/exits holdover state.

3.6.6 SYNChronization:TINTerval?

Returns timing shift between 1PPS signals.

3.6.7 SYNChronization:TINTerval:THReshold

Sets phase-offset threshold for counter-reset.

3.6.8 SYNChronization:IMMEdiate

Initiates near-instantaneous alignment of 1PPS signals.

3.6.9 SYNChronization:FEEstimate?

Returns Frequency Error Estimate.

3.6.10 SYNChronization:LOCKed?

Returns PLL lock state.

3.6.11 SYNChronization:OUTput:1PPS:RESET

Allows 1PPS generation without GPS antenna.

3.6.12 SYNChronization:health?

Returns system health status.

3.6.13 SYNChronization?

Returns results of multiple synchronization queries.

3.7 DIAGnostic Subsystem

Queries for TCXO diagnostics.

3.7.1 DIAGnostic:ROSCillator:EFControl:RELative?

Returns relative EFC output value.

3.7.2 DIAGnostic:ROSCillator:EFControl:ABSolute?

Returns absolute EFC output value.

3.7.3 DIAGnostic:LIFetime:COUNt?

Returns unit powered-on hours.

3.8 MEASURE Subsystem

Queries measured parameters.

3.8.1 MEASure:VOLTage?

Returns power supply voltage.

3.8.3 MEASure?

Returns voltage and current queries.

3.9 SYSTEM Subsystem

General configuration commands.

3.9.1 SYSTem:COMMunicate

Commands for serial communication configuration.

3.9.1.1 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:ECHO

Enables/disables echo on TTL serial.

3.9.1.2 SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial:PROmpt

Enables/disables SCPI prompt.

3.9.2 SYSTem:STATus?

Returns GNSS status.

3.9.3 SYSTem:FACToryReset ONCE

Applies factory reset.

3.10 SERVO Subsystem

Adjustment of the servo loop.

3.10.1 SERVo:FASTlock

Enables FASTLOCK mode and sets gain.

3.10.2 SERVo:FALEngth

Adjusts FASTLOCK feature duration.

3.10.3 SERVo:COARSeDac

Sets coarse DAC for EFC.

3.10.5 SERVo: EFCScale

Controls proportional part of PID loop.

3.10.6 SERVo:EFCDamping

Sets Low Pass filter effectiveness.

3.10.7 SERVo:SLOPe

Determines sign of slope between EFC and frequency variation.

3.10.9 SERVo:AGINGcompensation

Compensates for OCXO drift due to aging.

3.10.10 SERVo:PHASECOrrection

Sets integral part of PID loop.

3.10.11 SERVo:1PPSoffset

Sets 1PPS signal's offset to UTC.

3.10.12 SERVo:TRACe

Sets period for debug trace.

3.10.13 SERVo?

Returns results of servo queries.

Firmware Upgrade Instructions

4.1 Introduction

Introduces the firmware upgrade process.

4.2 ISP Flash Loader Utility installation

Lists available utilities for firmware upgrade.

4.2.1 Philips LPC2000 Flash Utility

Details the Philips LPC2000 utility.

4.2.2 Flash Magic Flash Programming Utility

Details the Flash Magic utility.

4.4 Downloading the firmware

Instructions for downloading firmware files.

4.4.1 Philips LPC2000 Flash Utility

Steps for using Philips LPC2000 utility.

4.4.2 Flash Magic Flash Programming Utility

Steps for using Flash Magic utility.

4.5 Verifying Firmware Update

How to confirm the firmware update.

GPSCon Utility

5.1 Description

Describes the GPSCon software.

5.2 Installation

Instructions for installing GPSCon.

5.3 Using GPSCon

Guide to operating the GPSCon utility.

5.3.1 Setting the options

How to configure GPSCon settings.

5.3.1.1 Communication Parameters

Configures COM port and baud rate.

5.3.1.2 Auxiliary Parameters

Configures auxiliary measurements.

5.3.1.3 Traces Parameters

Configures trace labels and plot ranges.

5.3.2 Sending manual commands to the receiver

How to send SCPI commands manually.

5.3.3 Using the Mouse in the Graph Window

Describes mouse interaction with graphs.

5.3.4 Exporting the graphics

How to export graph images.

5.4 Interpreting the Data

Explains how to read acquired data.

Certification and Warranty

6.1 Certification

States product met specifications at shipment.

6.1.1 Warranty

Outlines the hardware warranty period and terms.

6.1.2 Limitation of Warranty

Defines limitations of the warranty coverage.

6.1.3 Exclusive Remedies

Specifies customer's sole and exclusive remedies.

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