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GSG-8 Series
Advanced GNSS Simulator
Getting Started Guide
Document Part No: 1242-5000-0051
Revision: 6
Date: 23-October-2020
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Orolia GSG-811 Specifications

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BrandOrolia
ModelGSG-811
CategoryReceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About this Guide

Included Parts List

Required Customer Parts

Safety Information

General Safety Warnings

Crucial safety warnings including DANGER and CAUTION notices for proper and safe equipment operation.

Installation Guidelines

Comprehensive advice on safe installation, covering lifting, orientation, location, mounting, and ventilation requirements.

General Specifications

Intended Use

Describes the purpose of Orolia GSG-8 simulators in testing GNSS receivers by generating GNSS signals.

Power

Details power requirements, including line voltage, power consumption for different models, and voltage fluctuation tolerance.

Environmental

Specifies operating and storage temperature, humidity, altitude limits, and pollution degree for the GSG-8.

Mechanical

Lists the physical dimensions (Size, Weight, Depth, Height, Width) of the GSG-8 unit.

Certifications

Outlines the safety and emissions certifications the GSG-8 complies with, including EN, AS/NZ, and FCC standards.

Hardware Parts

Orolia CDM-5 Information

CDM-5 Operation and Indicators

Explains the CDM-5's function, its operating modes (INT/EXT), and the meaning of its LED indicator lights for oscillator validity.

Inputs and Outputs

Rear Panel Connectors

Lists and categorizes all connectors found on the rear panel of the GSG-8, including Power, Graphics, Communication, CDM-5, and DTA-2115B ports.

Front Panel Connectors

Identifies the connector(s) located on the front panel of the GSG-8, specifically the USB 2.0 port.

Connection Guide, Single SDR Setup (model GSG-811)

Front and Rear Panel Connections

Illustrates the physical connections for a single SDR setup, detailing front and rear panel ports for power, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and the SKYDEL license dongle.

RF Signal Attenuation (GSG-811)

Emphasizes the critical importance of attenuating the RF signal by 30dB before connecting it to the receiver to prevent damage.

Connection Guide, 2,3 or 4 SDR Setup (for models GSG-821, GSG-831, and GSG-842)

Multi-SDR RF Connection Chain

Details the RF connection setup for 2, 3, or 4 SDR configurations, involving a signal combiner and a 20dB attenuator.

RF Signal Attenuation (Multi-SDR)

Highlights the requirement to attenuate RF signals by 20dB before connecting to the receiver in multi-SDR setups.

GSG-8 Connections Steps

Power and Peripheral Connections

Step-by-step instructions for connecting power, the SKYDEL license dongle, keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the GSG-8.

RF Connections (GSG-811)

Specific instructions for making RF connections for the GSG-811 model, including the attenuator and DC block.

RF Connections Steps (GSG-821, GSG-831, and GSG-842)

Power up the GSG-8

Power Switch Locations

Identifies the locations of the two power switches on the GSG-8: one on the rear panel and one on the internal front panel.

Power down the GSG-8

Software Power Off

Guides the user through powering off the Ubuntu operating system on the GSG-8 using the system menu and power icon.

Hardware Power Off

Instructs on how to turn off the power supply switch on the rear panel and disconnect the power cable.

Running Your First Simulation

Apply a License File

Explains how the GSG-8 includes a floating license on a USB dongle and how to verify its application within the SKYDEL software.

Start SKYDEL and Create a New Configuration

Details the initial steps to launch SKYDEL, view the splash screen, and start creating a new simulation configuration.

Add a Radio

Navigate and Add Radio Component

Instructions on how to add additional radio components by navigating to Settings > Output and selecting the DTA-2115B from the dropdown list.

Select GNSS Signals

Configure RF Output Signals

Guides on configuring the RF output for a radio, including editing signal selection, sampling rate, frequency, GPU, and gain for GPS L1 C/A.

Select Vehicle Motion

Configure Vehicle Trajectory

Details how to configure vehicle motion by navigating to Settings > Vehicle > Body and selecting a circular trajectory with adjustable parameters.

Start the Simulation

Simulation State and Control

Monitor and Control Simulation

Explains how the simulator state changes and how to control the simulation using Pause, Stop, and Resume functions.

Additional Configuration

Maintenance

Recalibrate your GSG-8

Recommends recalibrating the GSG-8 every 24 months by contacting Orolia service.

Clean Filters

Provides instructions for cleaning the GSG-8 filters every 6 months, including power-off and panel access.

Update Software

Informs about software updates and where to find the current version and contact information.

Support and Updates

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