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Project N: S10.CM1.A81 - 4533/34 Document Type: User Manual Version: English

Author: OSA - DUCH Revision: - Last Up-date: 12.09.2002 Creation: 12.09.2002
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VERSION 1.0x
Local Configuration of
OSA 4533/4534 GPS Receivers
User Manual
In accordance with our policy of continuous development and improvement, we
reserve the right to modify the design or the specifications of our products without
prior notice
OSCILLOQUARTZ S.A. CH-2002 Neuchtel 2, Switzerland. Tel. + 41 32 22.55.55 / Fax + 41 32 22.55.56
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................3
1.1. Management Features........................................................................................................................... 3
1.1.1. Configuration Management: ......................................................................................................... 3
1.1.2. Fault Management: ...................................................................................................................... 3
2. INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................4
2.1. CMSW Minimum Hardware and Software Configuration................................................................... 4
2.2. How to run the CMSW Software........................................................................................................... 4
3. ELEMENT INTERFACE..............................................................................................5
3.1. Access to the Equipment ...................................................................................................................... 5
3.2. Main Screen Description....................................................................................................................... 6
3.2.1. Input Line Operational state ......................................................................................................... 7
GPS Antenna........................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2.3. GPS Module Operational State .................................................................................................... 9
3.2.4. Output signal operational state................................................................................................... 10
3.2.5. Wait to Restore Time ................................................................................................................. 11
3.2.6. Alarm and LED State.................................................................................................................. 12
3.2.7. Time and Date............................................................................................................................ 13
3.2.8. ReTiming.................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.9. Holdover Before Squelch (HBSQ) .............................................................................................. 15
3.3. GPS Configuration............................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.1. Alarm Mask ................................................................................................................................ 17
3.3.2. Time of Day................................................................................................................................ 18
3.3.3. Baud Rate................................................................................................................................... 19
3.4. GPS Properties..................................................................................................................................... 20
3.4.1. GPS General .............................................................................................................................. 20
3.4.2. GPS Position .............................................................................................................................. 21
3.4.3. GPS Satellites ............................................................................................................................ 22
3.5. Viewing the Current Alarm Log of the GPS Receiver....................................................................... 23
3.5.1. Alarm and Event Filers ............................................................................................................... 25
3.6. Inventory............................................................................................................................................... 26
4. ALARMS AND EVENTS............................................................................................27
4.1. Alarms................................................................................................................................................... 27
OUTPUT SIGNAL FAULT ..................................................................................................................... 27
GPS ANTENNA FAULT......................................................................................................................... 27
GPS TIMING ERROR............................................................................................................................ 27
START UP OR WARM UP.................................................................................................................... 27
TRACKED FAST MODE........................................................................................................................ 27
HOLDOVER MODE............................................................................................................................... 27
OUTPUT SQUELCHED......................................................................................................................... 27
4.2. Events ................................................................................................................................................... 28
LOSS OF COMMUNICATION............................................................................................................... 28
GPS INPUT IN WTR STATE................................................................................................................. 28
5. DOCUMENT HISTORY.............................................................................................29
1. Introduction
This software allows consulting the state and configuring the modules GPS OSA
4533/4534 modules. The module is represented by a logic view (EI), through a RS232
serial connection. This graphic view allows to consult the module's state (Alarms,
Events) as well as it's configuration.
1.1. Management Features
1.1.1. Configuration Management:
CMSW possesses a graphic view (EI) allowing to visualise the state of the module as
well as accessing the different functions to be configured.
1.1.2. Fault Management:
CMSW allows consulting the entire alarm and event history since it's connection de to
the module.
It also allows saving, exporting and printing the history for a more comfortable
consultation.
2. Installation
To install the software, double click the Start.pdf file in the root of the CD-ROM. This
file necessitates the Acrobat Reader 3.0 or higher, which is available for installation on
the CD-ROM.
Once Acrobat Reader installed, follow the instructions of the Start.pdf document.
2.1. CMSW Minimum Hardware and Software Configuration
A CMSW can be executed on site, with the following characteristics:
Minimum hardware configuration: Pentium running at 75 MHz, with 16MB RAM,
and 4 MB disk space.
Operating System :
Windows 95,98 or Windows NT,2000.
2.2. How to run the CMSW Software
In order to run CMSW from the Windows Program manager, simply double click on
CMSW icon.
3. Element Interface
3.1. Access to the Equipment
Connect the GPS module to the PC's Com 1 or Com 2 port using an RS232 cable.
At start up of the application, the following window appears :
Once the application has consulted the module, this Element Interface (EI) appears.
3.2. Main Screen Description
Close:
This button quits the application.
Configuration:
This menu allows access to the
different functions of the module
and to configure them.
Help :
This menu allows access to the
software user manual of the
module GPS 4533/4534.
View:
This menu allows access to
information such as Position and
Satellites as well as to configure
the module's GPS.
3.2.1. Input Line Operational state
These four icons represent the two possible synchronization input line states.
A key to the symbols is provided as follows:
Signal valid (green)
Loss of Signal (red)
Input Disabled (gray)
Input in Wait to Restore Time State (blue)
3.2.2. GPS Antenna
The antenna state is indicated by several different bitmaps, the possible state are as
follows :
The antenna is connected and functionning correctly.
3.2.3. GPS Module Operational State
The general functioning state of the module is indicated in the upper zone
The different possible modes are :
1) Init (Red)
The module starts up.
Cause : The module has just been connected or the user forced a restart.
2) Warm-Up (Red)
The oscillator is in warm up stage.
Cause : The oscillator is cold.
3) Holdover (Red)
The module is not locked.
Cause : The GPS signals is not valid.
4) Forced Holdover (Red)
The module is not locked (user forced mode).
Cause : The user forced the Holdover mode with the GPS General window.
5) Squelched (Red)
The module no longer sends out the signal.
Cause : The module has been in Holdover longer than the delay configured in HBSQ.
6) Tracked Fast (Yellow)
The module is locked with a weaker time constant.
Cause : The module reselected and input and uses a different time constant than the
one configured in order to lock correctly and more rapidly.
7) Tracked (Green)
The module is operational.
3.2.4. Output signal operational state
These different symbols represent the state of the module's outputs, the two possible
states are as follows :
Green : The signal is sent out.
Red : The signal is not sent out because the module is
squelched, see Holdover Before Squelch function for
additional information.
Above each triangle appears the types of signals sent out, which are :
1) 10 MHz
2) PPS
3.2.5. Wait to Restore Time
The WTR function allows configuring the delay during which a newly validated input
cannot be used by the module. In this way, the selection of an intermittent signal is not
necessary.
The WTR state of an input is represented by a blue bitmap as shown in the example
above. The WTR value configured for both inputs and the remaining values are
indicated in the lower zone of the EI.
To configure Wait to Restore Time, open the WTR dialog box in the Configuration
menu or in the contextual menu in the WTR zone.
The following window appears :
It is possible to disable WTR so as not to use the WTR function.
The configured value for both inputs is between 1 and 2500 seconds. The remaining
values for each input are shown in the lower zone of the dialog box.
3.2.6. Alarm and LED State
This zone indicates the state of the AL LED of the module. The states are as follows :
1) Green light on
The module is operational without alarms.
2) Red light on
Holdover alarm alone or with either GPS input, Init, WarmUp, Tracked Fast, OCXO
alarms.
3) Green light blinking
GPS input, Init, WarmUp, Tracked Fast, OCXO alarms
4) Red light blinking
Holdover and Antenna plus, GPS input, Init, WarmUp, Tracked Fast, OCXO alarms.
5) Red-green light blinking
Antenna and either GPS input, Init, WarmUp, Tracked Fast, OCXO alarms.
6) Off (Black)
The module is not on, not possible in this case, otherwise the application could
communicate.
For further information concerning module alarms, please refer to the alarms and
events chapter.
The lower zone indicated the number of active alarms as well as the number of alarms
and events detected since the connection of the software to the module.
3.2.7. Time and Date
This zone indicates the date and time of the module and the time difference in relation
to UTC date and time.
Note :
The alarms shown in the alarm and event window are generated by the date and time
of the module, not by those of the PC. When the module starts up and has not yet
acquired the date and time from the GPS signal, default date and time are
established.
For further information concerning module alarms, please refer to the alarms and
events chapter.
3.2.8. ReTiming
Slip :
Number of slip
generated during
the time interval.
RTU State :
ReTiming unit state
(green or red).
Input and Output State :
Indicates the state of the input
and output of ReTiming Unit.
ByPass State :
ByPass of ReTiming Unit state, in
this case, the ByPass is active.
Time Base :
The Timebase can be
Hour, Day or Month.
Threshold :
Threshold for
Slip or Rate
alarm.
Code :
Type of Code
for the signal to
be ReTimed.
3.2.9. Holdover Before Squelch (HBSQ)
The Holdover Before Squelch (HBSQ) function allows cutting the outgoing signal when the
module has been in Holdover mode during a prolonged time. This delay can be configured
and is indicated in the Automatic Squelch zone of the Element Interface. In the example
above, the module has been in Holdover for 1 minute and the outputs will be squelched 2
minutes later if the module stays in this state. In this case the Element Interface indicates the
Squelched state as follows :
The Element Interface indicates Squelched and the outputs appear in red when the HBSQ
delay has run out. The module no longer sends out signals.
To configure the HBSQ function, open the HBSQ window in the Configuration menu or at the
contextual menu in the Automatic Squelch zone.
The Holdover Before Squelch dialog box appears as follows :
The HBSQ value must be between 1 and 7200 minutes. Disable radio button signifies that
the user does not wish to use the HBSQ function. Hence, the module will never squelch the
outgoing signal after prolonged Holdover.
3.3. GPS Configuration
3.3.1. Alarm Mask
The alarm mask allows disabling the generation of specific alarms on the module.The
configuration dialogue box is accessible by the configuration menu or from the contextual
menu in the Alarms zone.
The following window appears :
GPS :
Masks the Timing alarm.
Antenna :
Masks the Antenna alarm.
Initialisation and Warm-Up :
Masks the Init or WarmUp alarm.
Holdover :
Masks the Holdover alarm.
Tracked Fast :
Masks the Tracked Fast alarm.
OCXO :
Masks the Oscillator alarm.
ReTiming Input :
Masks the ReTiming input alarm.
ByPass of ReTiming :
Masks the ByPass alarm.
Slip Error Rate of ReTiming :
Masks the Slip Error Rate Exceeded alarm.
Slip Overflow :
Masks the Slip Overflow alarm.
ReTiming Output :
Masks the ReTiming output alarm.
3.3.2. Time of Day
The module capable of generating Time of Day information each second on the RS232 port.
This information is compatible with NMEA 0183. The application is capable of connecting
itself to module generating that spontaneous information and displays it in a specific window.
The TOD menu allows activating or deactivating the
spontaneous generation of Time of Day on the GPS
module and to visualise the information contained in this
protocol.
The Details menu allows access to the following window.
The zones are as follows :
TOD State indicates the state of the generation of Time of Day as well as the number of
errors calculated by the CRC.
Offset from UTC indicates the offset of the date and time in relation to UTC.
UTC Date and UTC Time indicates the UTC date and time decoded from the TOD message.
The list in lower part of the window displays the last TOD messages received by the
application.
3.3.3. Baud Rate
In order to be totally compatible for the generation of Time of Day (TOD), the module can be
configured at 4800 bauds as foreseen by the NMEA 0183 norm.
The menu Configuration -> Baud Rate opens the following window. It allows selecting the
modules communication speed, either 4800 or 9600 bauds.
When the user validates his choice, the application modifies the communication speed and
automatically reconnects to it.. During the modification of the speed, the following wait
message appears.
3.4. GPS Properties
3.4.1. GPS General
The General tab in the GPS dialog box allows to configure parameter such as locked
constant, , cable delay for PPS generation and offset of date and time in relation to UTC.
Zone Configured Values :
Tau : Module locked constant.
Real Tau : Locked time constant used by the
module in Tracked Fast mode.
PPS Cable Delay : Delay resulting from the
length of the cable.
PPS User Offset : Offset PPS configured by user.
Zone Offset from UTC :
This zone allows configuring the offset in relation
to UTC date and time. Thus providing individual
local time.
Note :
The alarms and events displayed by the
application consider the configured offset.
Zone Operating Mode :
This zone indicated the actual mode of the GPS module, this information is also noted in the
element interface.
Zone Free-Run Mode :
This zone contains a button allowing forcing or cancelling the Holdover mode.
3.4.2. GPS Position
The Position tab in the GPS dialog box shows the position of the GPS module antenna and
the number of satellites visible and tracked.
Number of Visible Satellites:
The module can see a maximum of 12
satellites.
Number of Tracked Satellites:
The module can track a maximum of 8
satellites.
Latitude and Longitude :
Given values in degrees, minutes, seconds. E
signifying East, W signifying West, N signifying
North and S signifying South.
Date and Time :
Local date and time of the module, this date
and time considers the offset of UTC configured
in the General tab.
3.4.3. GPS Satellites
The Satellites tab in the GPS dialog box reveals information concerning the visible and
tracked satellites.
ID :
Satellite identification.
Mode :
Satellites mode, meaning it's state of use by the
GPS module.
Carrier to Noise :
Carrier to noise density ratio coming from the
selected satellite.
Doppler :
Frequency Doppler of the signal from the selected
satellite. It allows knowing whether the satellite is
nearing or faring from the antenna and with which
speed.
Azimute :
Azimute of the satellite in relation to the GPS antenna.
Elevation :
Elevation of the satellite in relation to the GPS antenna.
Status :
Status of the satellite.
3.5. Viewing the Current Alarm Log of the GPS Receiver
This application allows visualising the alarms and events that were produced since the
connection of application to the module. The Alarm/Event Viewer window can be reached
by the View menu of the Element Interface.
The quantity of alarms and events stocked in the history is unlimited (depending on available
PC memory).
The window possesses a list composed of 6 columns :
Date : Date at which the alarm or event was produced on the module.
Time : Time at which the alarm or event was produced on the module.
Slogan : Alarm or event slogan.
Clear Date : This zone is valid only for alarms. It indicated the date at which the alarm was
cleared.
Clear Time : This zone is valid only for alarms. It indicated the time at which the alarm was
cleared.
Type : Indicates whether an alarm or event.
The window contains the following menus :
Menu File :
1) Open Allows opening the saved alarms and events file to visualise.
2) Save As Saving of the displayed history as a file.
3) Current History Visualise the current alarm and events history.
4) Print Prints the displayed history.
5) Close Closes the history window.
Menu Edit
1) Copy Copies the displayed history to the Clipboard, can further be copied to
another application such as Excel.
Menu View
1) Filter Allows configuring a display filter of alarms and events in order to easily
consult voluminous histories.
2) Clear Log Erases the currently displayed history of alarms and events.
3) Alarm List Visualise only the active alarms of the module.
4) Alarm Log Visualise the complete history.
3.5.1. Alarm and Event Filers
To configure a display filter, open the Filter dialog box in the View menu.
This window allows configuring several types of filters for a custom display of information.
The following filters are available :
First Date et Last Date :
These four zones allow defining a minimum date and time as well as a maximum date and
time for display of alarms and events.
Type :
Allows displaying only the alarms or the events.
Cleared :
Allows displaying only the cleared or active alarms.
The Clear All Filters button allows cancelling all filters.
3.6. Inventory
The inventory displays equipment's hardware configuration and firmware version.
Equipment Type :
Module Type.
Part Number :
Module Part Number.
Serial Number :
Module Serial Number.
Firmware Version :
Module Software
Version.
Drawing Number :
Drawing Number.
4. Alarms and Events
This chapter describes all possible alarms and events on the GPS 4533 module.
4.1. Alarms
OUTPUT SIGNAL FAULT
The module's oscillator has failed or ReTiming unit has no input reference signal.
GPS ANTENNA FAULT
The antenna is either disconnected or short-circuited.
GPS TIMING ERROR
The GPS module receives invalid signals. This alarm can also appear at start up of the
module while searching for satellites.
START UP OR WARM UP
The module is in start up or is warming it's oscillator.
TRACKED FAST MODE
The module is locked on an input that has a different time constant than the one configured
in order to correctly lock on the selected input more rapidly.
HOLDOVER MODE
The module is not locked because either the inputs are invalid, deactivated or the Holdover
mode has been forced by the user.
OUTPUT SQUELCHED
The outputs of the module are occupied because the module remained in Holdover longer
than the configured HBSQ delay.
4.2. Events
LOSS OF COMMUNICATION
The application cannot communicate with the GPS module. Verify the RS232 connection.
GPS INPUT IN WTR STATE
The GPS input regained validity but cannot be used. Re-select the input when the configured
WTR delay has lapsed.
5. DOCUMENT HISTORY
Project N : S10.CM1.A81 - 4533/34
Document Type : User Manual
Version : English
Author : OSA - DUCH
Revision : -
Last Up-date : 12.09.2002
Creation : 12.09.2002
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