Novatel FlexPak6 - User Manual

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FlexPak6™

GM-14915106 Rev 3 October 2016

QUICK START GUIDE

This guide provides the basic information needed to set up and use your new FlexPak6. For more detailed

information on the installation and operation of your receiver, go to our web site and download the OEM6

Installation and Operation user manual at www.novatel.com/support/info/view/gnss-receivers.

BOX CONTENTS

In addition to this Quick Start Guide, the following is provided with your FlexPak6:

• 1 power adapter cable

• 1 null modem serial cable

• 1 USB cable

• 1 I/O cable

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

The additional equipment listed below is required for a typical setup:

• A Windows based computer with an RS-232 DB-9 or USB port

• A standard 12 VDC power outlet or a 6-36 VDC power supply capable of at least 5 W

• A quality GNSS antenna, such as one from NovAtel’s VEXXIS™ or Compact antenna series. Contact

your NovAtel Sales representative or Sales@NovAtel.com for a full range of options

• An antenna cable with a TNC male connector at the receiver end, such as NovAtel’s GPS-C016 model

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If you purchased a SPAN

GNSS+INS capable FlexPak6, download the SPAN on

OEM6 Quick Start Guide.

If you wish to add SPAN functionality to your FlexPak6, contact your NovAtel Sales

representative or Sales@NovAtel.com to purchase SPAN.

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Do you have a question about the Novatel FlexPak6 and is the answer not in the manual?

Summary

Box Contents

Additional Equipment Required

Setting Up Your FlexPak6

Alternative Power Source

Details on using alternative power sources, including wiring and fuse requirements for the FlexPak6.

Fuse and Holder Recommendations

Lists recommended fuse types and holders for the 12V system to ensure proper power supply protection.

NovAtel Connect

Establishing a New Receiver Connection

Guides on setting up a new connection within NovAtel Connect software for initial communication.

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