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20 SMART-AG User Manual Rev 2
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup
This chapter contains instructions and tips to set up your SMART-AG to create a GNSS receiver
system.
2.1 Additional Equipment Required
In order for the receiver to perform optimally, the following additional equipment is required:
• A PC/laptop (user-supplied)
• A means of communicating with, and powering, the SMART-AG
• SMART-AG cable (01018256) (included with the receiver Development kit,
NovAtel part number 01018257, see Figure 3, Simplified SMART-AG Setup on
Page 21 for COM and power connections
Use a serial COM connection to communicate with the receiver first.
• A fused power supply (user-supplied) or other user equipment
2.1.1 SMART-AG Setup
Complete these steps to connect and power your SMART-AG. See also Figures 2 to starting below.
1. Mount the SMART-AG on a secure, stable part of the vehicle (i.e. cab roof) with an unobstructed
view of the sky from horizon to horizon, see Section 2.1.5, Mounting the SMART-AG on Page 23.
2. Establish a physical communication connection between the SMART-AG and the PC/laptop.
Connect the COM and Power port on the back of the SMART-AG, see Figure 2 below, to a DB-9
serial port on a PC, laptop or other data storage device.
Figure 2: SMART-AG Connector