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Operation Chapter 3
AG-STAR User Manual Rev 2 20
3.1.3 Communicating Using a Computer
A computer can be set up to emulate a remote terminal as well as provide the added flexibility of creating
multiple command batch files and data logging storage files. Any standard communications software package
that emulates a terminal can be used to establish bidirectional communications with the receiver. For
example, HyperTerminal or NovAtel’s Graphic User Interface (GUI) program NovAtel Connect. All data is
sent as raw 8-bit binary or ASCII characters.
3.2 Getting Started
3.2.1 Starting the Receiver
When first powered, the AG-STAR undergoes a complete self-test. The results of this test can be viewed by
connecting to the receiver and requesting the RXSTATUS log. Refer to the OEMStar Firmware Reference
Manual for more information.
If a persistent error develops, contact your local NovAtel dealer first. If the problem is still unresolved, contact
NovAtel directly through any of the methods listed in Customer Support on page 9.
3.2.2 Communicating with the Receiver Using NovAtel Connect
NovAtel Connect is a Windows-based GUI used to access the receiver's many features. The Convert utility is
a Windows-based utility that converts between file formats and strips unwanted records for data file
compilation. Both are included in the NovAtel Connect PC Utilities bundle available from: www.novatel.com/
support/search/items/PC%20Software.
Launch the NovAtel Connect program and select Device | Open from its main menu. The Open Configuration
window appears.
Figure 7: Open Configuration Window
Refer to the NovAtel Connect help file by selecting the Help | Contents menu or pressing F1 while the cursor
is in a NovAtel Connect window. Ensure the Console and ASCII Messages windows are open by selecting
them from the View menu.
When the receiver is first turned on, no data is transmitted from the COM ports except for the port prompt.
The console window displays a port name:
[COM1] if connected to COM1 port
or
[COM2] if connected to COM2 port or through Bluetooth