PwrPak7 installation

The following diagram shows a typical SPAN installation using a PwrPak7 and an IMU in an enclosure.

Typical installation of a SPAN system with a PwrPak7

Complete the following steps to set up your NovAtel SPAN system.

  1. Mount the GNSS antenna.

    See Mounting the GNSS antenna for details.

  2. Mount the IMU.

    See Mount the IMU for details.

  3. Mount the PwrPak7.

    See Mount the PwrPak7 for details.

  4. Connect the antenna cable from the GNSS antenna to the ANT port on the PwrPak7.
    For PwrPak7D, connect the primary GNSS antenna to the ANT 1 port and the secondary GNSS antenna to the ANT 2 port.

  5. Connect the IMU to the PwrPak7.

    See Connect the IMU to the PwrPak7 for details.

  6. Connect the I/O strobe signals (optional).

    See Connect I/O signals to the PwrPak7 for details.

  7. Connect power to the IMU and receiver.

    See Connect power for details.

  8. Connect a data communication device, such a computer, to the receiver. A data communication device is used to configure and monitor the receiver.

    See Connect the PwrPak7 to data communication equipment for details.