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u-blox ANTARIS 4 User Manual

u-blox ANTARIS 4
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Table of Contents

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u-blox ANTARIS 4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Receiver TypeGPS
FrequencyL1, 1575.42 MHz
Channels12
Update Rate1 Hz
Reacquisition1 s
Operating Temperature-40°C to +85°C
Supply Voltage3.0V to 3.6V
InterfaceUART, SPI
Position Accuracy2.5 m CEP

Summary

Preface

How to use this Manual

Guidance on navigating the manual's modular structure for efficient information retrieval.

Technical Support

Information on how to contact technical support for assistance with product integration.

GPS Fundamentals

Theory of operation

Explanation of the basic signal processing steps in the ANTARIS® 4 GPS receiver.

Basic Operation Cycle

Details the sequence of states for initial position, velocity, and time determination.

Start-Up

Describes different strategies for receiver startup based on data availability.

Considerations for GPS Performance

Key parameters affecting GPS performance, including antenna and environment factors.

Antennas

Discussion on antenna types, selection criteria, and their impact on GPS performance.

Interference Issues

Analysis of interference sources and methods to mitigate their impact on GPS signals.

High Sensitivity GPS (SuperSense® GPS)

Details on SuperSense® technology for enhanced sensitivity in weak signal environments.

Assisted GPS / A-GPS

Explanation of how A-GPS technology speeds up location determination.

DGPS (Differential GPS)

Information on Differential GPS for improved accuracy using correction data.

SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation Systems)

Overview of SBAS technology for GPS integrity and correction data.

Dead Reckoning enabled GPS (DR)

Description of Dead Reckoning technology for positioning during GPS outages.

System Consideration

Introduction

Overview of ANTARIS® 4 products and their differing flexibility and user features.

Technology

Details on different ANTARIS® 4 receiver technologies like Standard, SuperSense®, Precision Timing, and DR.

Product Categories

Categorization of ANTARIS® 4 receivers into Low Cost and Programmable types.

Form Factors

Description of available module form factors (NEO, LEA, TIM) and their differences.

Choosing the optimal module

Guidance on selecting the optimal ANTARIS® 4 GPS module based on application requirements.

Compatibility of ANTARIS® GPS receivers

Information on compatibility between ANTARIS® and ANTARIS® 4 GPS receivers for migration.

Active vs. Passive Antenna

Comparison of active and passive antennas and considerations for selection.

Design-In

Schematic Design-In Checklist for ANTARIS® 4

Checklist for schematic design to ensure a successful ANTARIS® 4 GPS integration.

LEA-4x Design

Specific design considerations for LEA-4x modules, including power and serial communication.

TIM-4x Design

Specific design considerations for TIM-4x modules, covering power and ground connections.

NEO-4S Design

Specific design considerations for NEO-4S modules, including power and antenna connections.

Layout Design-In Checklist for ANTARIS® 4

Checklist for layout design to achieve optimal GPS performance and PCB layout.

Layout

Guidelines for PCB layout, including footprint, grounding, and shielding for GPS systems.

Receiver Description

Overview

General description of the ANTARIS® 4 GPS Module and its signal processing chain.

Power Management

Details on power supply connections, backup battery, and power saving modes.

Antenna and Antenna Supervisor

Information on connecting antennas and the active antenna supervisor functionality.

Serial Communication

Description of serial communication interfaces, protocols, and configuration.

Acquisition

Explanation of the GPS signal acquisition process and startup strategies.

Navigation

Details on navigation parameters, output filters, and quality indicators.

Timing

Information on TIMEPULSE and Time Mode features for accurate time synchronization.

Product Handling

Packaging

Details on module packaging, including reels and tapes for efficient handling.

Shipment, Storage and Handling

Guidelines for handling, storage, and precautions for moisture-sensitive devices.

Processing

Instructions for moisture preconditioning, soldering paste, and reflow soldering.

Product Testing

u-blox In-Series Production Test

Description of u-blox's automated production testing for quality assurance.

Test Parameters for OEM Manufacturer

Parameters an OEM manufacturer should focus on during their production testing.

System Sensitivity Test

Guidelines for testing receiver sensitivity using a GPS simulator.

PC Support Tools

Firmware Update

Methods for updating receiver firmware using command-line or u-center tools.

Using u-center ANTARIS® Edition

Introduction to u-center AE, a PC tool for ANTARIS® receivers.

Using u-center Message View

Guide to using the Message View in u-center for receiver communication.

Recording Logfiles

Instructions for recording and playing back log files using the u-center player.

Firmware Upgrade with U-center

Steps for performing firmware updates via serial port using u-center AE.

Configuration of ANTARIS® 4 based GPS Receivers

Procedure for getting and saving receiver configurations using u-center AE.

Default Settings

Antenna Configuration (UBX – CFG – ANT)

Default settings for antenna control and protection features.

Navigation (UBX – CFG – NAV2)

Default navigation parameters including platform model and input/output filters.

NMEA Protocol (UBX – CFG – NMEA)

Default settings for NMEA protocol configuration and output.

Output Rates (UBX – CFG – RATE)

Default settings for measurement period and navigation rate.

Receiver Manager (UBX - CFG - RXM)

Default settings for GPS mode and low power mode.

Power Saving Modes

Default settings for FixNOW™ mode timeouts and system modes.

SBAS Configuration

Default settings for SBAS subsystem, ranging, and correction data.

Communications Interface

Default port settings for USART and USB interfaces.

Messages (UBX – CFG – MSG)

Default output settings for various UBX messages.

Messages (UBX – CFG – INF)

Default output settings for INF messages in UBX and NMEA protocols.

Timing Settings

Default settings for Timemark and Timepulse functionalities.

Map Datums

Predefined Datums

List of predefined datums supported by ANTARIS® 4 GPS technology.

Demo Design

TIM - GPS standalone Receiver

Schematic, Bill of Material, and Layout for a TIM standalone GPS receiver demo design.

LEA – Smart Antenna

Schematic, Bill of Material, and Layout for a LEA Smart Antenna demo design.

Migration to ANTARIS® 4 receivers

Software Changes

Overview of software changes required when migrating to ANTARIS® 4.

Migration from LEA-LA to LEA-4A/LEA-4S

Pin-out and considerations for migrating from LEA-LA to LEA-4A/4S modules.

Migration from LEA-LA to LEA-4H/LEA-4P

Pin-out and considerations for migrating from LEA-LA to LEA-4H/4P modules.

Migration from TIM-Lx to TIM-4x pin out

Comparison of TIM-Lx and TIM-4x pin-outs for migration purposes.

Pin Comparison ANTARIS® to ANTARIS®4

Direct pin-out comparison between ANTARIS® and ANTARIS®4 modules.

Migration from TIM-ST to TIM-4x

Summary of key differences when migrating from TIM-ST to TIM-4x receivers.

Mechanical Dimensions/ Pinout

LEA Modules

Mechanical dimensions and pin-out diagrams for LEA modules.

TIM Modules

Mechanical dimensions and pin-out diagrams for TIM modules.

NEO Modules

Mechanical dimensions and pin-out diagram for NEO-4S module.

Glossary

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