PwrPak7 Installation

The following sections provide instructions to install the PwrPak7 and create a GNSS receiver system.

Shipping Box

The following is provided with the PwrPak7:

  • Power cable – M12 connector to bare wires (01019764)

  • PwrPak7 COM1 Cable (01019765)

  • USB Cable, A Plug to Micro-B Plug with Ferrites (60723175)

  • PwrPak7 Quick Start Guide (GM-14915152)

Additional Equipment Required

The following additional equipment is required for the GNSS receiver system:

  • A 9-36 VDC, fuse protected power supply capable of at least 15 W

  • A quality GNSS antenna, such as NovAtel’s VEXXIS GNSS-500 or GNSS-800 series antennas
    For a list of NovAtel GNSS antennas refer to novatel.com/products/gps-gnss-antennas

  • A quality coaxial cable with a TNC male connector at the receiver end (PwrPak7, PwrPak7-E1 or PwrPak7-E2)
    Two quality coaxial cables with an SMA male connector at the receiver end (PwrPak7D, PwrPak7D-E1 or PwrPak7D-E2)

The following equipment may also be needed, depending on the system configuration:

  • A computer/tablet/smartphone with Wi-Fi and a web browser or a computer with an RS-232 DB-9, Ethernet or USB port

  • Shielded Ethernet cable

  • Micro A to USB stick adapter, such as Tensility 10-00649 or equivalent

  • Four M5 or #10 size screws for mounting

Use a serial COM, USB or Wi-Fi connection to communicate with the receiver first. This provides the ability to configure the computer and PwrPak7 before using Ethernet.

When the PwrPak7 is installed in a permanent location, such as in a building, it should be protected by a lightning protection device according to local building codes. See Lightning Protection.

Optional Accessories

The following optional accessories are available from NovAtel:

For information about other PwrPak7 accessories, refer to the PwrPak7 page on the NovAtel website (novatel.com/products/receivers/enclosures/pwrpak7).

PwrPak7 Cables

To prevent damage to both the receiver and the cables, each connector can be inserted in only one way.

Furthermore, the connectors used to mate the cables to the receiver require careful insertion and removal. Observe the following when handling cables.

  • To insert a cable, make certain to use the appropriate cable for the PwrPak7 connector

  • Insert the connector until it is on straight and secure

  • To remove a cable, grasp it by the connector

    Do not pull directly on a cable.

PwrPak7 Cables

NovAtel Part Number

Cable Name

Purpose

01019764

PwrPak7 Power Cable

Connects the PwrPak7 to an external power supply

SAL M12, 5 pin to bare wires

01019765

PwrPak7 COM1 Cable

Provides connection to the COM1 serial port on the PwrPak7 COM PORTS connector

HD26 to DB9

01019767

PwrPak7 IMU Cable

Provides connection from the COM1 serial port on the PwrPak7 COM PORTS connector to the communications port on an IMU Enclosure

HD26 to SAL M12, 5-pin

01020004

PwrPak7 All I/O SPAN Cable

Provides connections for all of the signals available on the PwrPak7 COM PORTS connector. The COM2 connector on this cable includes additional signals required for connection to some IMUs.

HD26 to three DB9 connectors and one DB15 connector

01020005

PwrPak7 All I/O Extension Cable

This cable is an accessory for the All I/O SPAN Cable (01020004). It breaks out the signals on the 01020004 DB15 connector to individual leads.

DB15 to multiple wires

60723175

USB Cable, A Plug to Micro-B Plug with Ferrites

Connects from the PwrPak7 USB COM PORTS connector to a computer