SPAN-CPT Operation Chapter 3
SPAN-CPT User Manual Rev 8 25
3.3 Software Configuration
3.3.1 GNSS Configuration
The GNSS configuration can be set up for different accuracy levels such as single point, SBAS, DGPS
and RTK (RTCA, RTCM, RTCM V3 and CMR). The SPAN-CPT can also be set up for L-Band. Refer to
the OEM6 Family Installation and Operation Manual
(OM-20000128) for details on DGPS, RTK, L-Band
or SBAS setup and operation.
With no additional configuration, the system operates in single point mode.
3.3.2 SPAN IMU Configuration
You can configure the IMU portion of the SPAN system using software commands or the NovAtel
Connect software utility.
3.3.2.1 SPAN-CPT Configuration with NovAtel Connect
1. Select Wizards | SPAN Alignment from the NovAtel Connect toolbar. This wizard moves through the
steps required to complete an alignment and configure the receiver port to accept IMU data.
3.3.2.2 SPAN-CPT Configuration using Command Line
Follow these steps to enable INS as part of the SPAN system using software commands:
1. Issue the SETIMUTOANTOFFSET command to enter the distance from the SPAN-CPT to the GNSS
antenna. See the SPAN on OEM6 Firmware Reference Manual
(OM-20000144) for information
about the SETIMUTOANTOFFSET command.
A GNSS antenna must be connected and tracking satellites for operation.
The NovAtel Connect screen shots in this manual may differ from your version of NovAtel
Connect.