How to Output 1PPS from a C-Nav3050

How to Output 1PPS from

a C-Nav3050

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Revision Date: May 29, 2015

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This is the May 2015 release of the How to Output 1PPS from a C-Nav3050
Manual.

Revision History
2 05/29/2015 Updates for C-Nav3050 SB6 releases C. Thompson
1 10/09/2014 Initial document creation D.Brunning
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.................................................................................................. 4
List of Figures ....................................................................................................... 4
Manual Organization ......................................................................................... 5
Related Documents ........................................................................................... 5
Manual Conventions.......................................................................................... 6
Section 1 - Overview ............................................................................................. 7
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 7
Section 2 - 1PPS Output Software Option ............................................................ 8
Section 3 - 1PPS Output Configuration................................................................. 9
Polarity ......................................................................................................... 10
Pulse Width.................................................................................................. 10
Interval ......................................................................................................... 10
Signal Delay................................................................................................. 10
Chip Delay ................................................................................................... 10
Section 4 - 1PPS Interface .................................................................................. 11
1PPS Adapter.................................................................................................. 11
DC Power Cable.............................................................................................. 12

List of Figures
Figure 1: Software Options Page .......................................................................... 8
Figure 2: 1PPS Configuration Page ...................................................................... 9
Figure 3: 1PPS Adapter and Pin out ................................................................... 11
Figure 4: DC Power Cable 1PPS Pin out ............................................................ 12

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Manual Organization
This is a short tutorial explaining the steps necessary to configure a C-Nav3050
receiver to output a 1PPS pulse using any C-Nav software: C-NaviGator II,
C-NaviGator III, C-Setup, C-Monitor or C-Scape. Sections are organized in a
manner that facilitates quick operator orientation.

Section 1 - Overview (Page 7) gives a brief overview of the purpose of this

document.

Section 2 - 1PPS Output Software Option (Page 8) shows the menu necessary to
check the hardware is licensed for 1PPS.

Section 3 - 1PPS Output Configuration (Page 9) lists the procedure to configure

your C-Nav3050 receiver to Output 1PPS

Section 4 - 1PPS Interface (Page 11) shows the hardware configuration

necessary to achieve the desired result.

Related Documents
CNAV-MAN-047.1 (How to Input Software Options for a C-Nav3050)
This is a short tutorial explaining the steps necessary to upload new software
options for a C-Nav3050 receiver using any C-Nav controller C-NaviGator II,
C-NaviGator III, C-Setup, C-Monitor or C-Scape.

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Manual Conventions
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Section 1 - Overview
Introduction
A pulse is available from the C-Nav3050 via either COM1 or the POWER
connector at an output rate of once per second. This pulse can be used for a
variety of Time / Mark applications where relative timing is required.

Specifications for this pulse are as follows:

 25ns relative accuracy
 Better than 100ns absolute accuracy
 5V TTL Logic level output
 1PPS Output Impedance > 50 Ohms
 Pulse width, default 1mS
 Pulse delay, default 0mS
 Rising or Falling Edge Synchronization

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Section 2 - 1PPS Output Software

Option
The C-Nav3050 possesses the capability to output a 1PPS pulse for time syncing
purposes. However, this feature does not come enabled by default. Contact
C-Nav Support ([email protected]) to purchase this software option to enable
it. Once the Software Option code is received, enter the code manually on the
Software Options page and refer to CNAV-MAN-047.1 (How to Input Software
Options for a C-Nav3050). After applying the code, the 1PPS Event Latch field
should display ‘Yes’.

C-NaviGator II C-Setup / C-Monitor / C-Scape

C-NaviGator III

Figure 1: Software Options Page

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Section 3 - 1PPS Output

Configuration
Below are the default values for 1PPS configuration for a C-Nav3050. Further to
this are some definitions and ranges of the possible configurable options.

C-NaviGator II C-Setup / C-Monitor / C-Scape

C-NaviGator III

Figure 2: 1PPS Configuration Page

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Polarity
Defines the polarity of the PPS pulse, either positive or negative.

Pulse Width
The width of the PPS pulse (nano-seconds)
Default: 1000000
Range: 0 - 1600000

Interval
The interval in between pulses (milli-seconds)
Default: 1000
Range: 0 - 65535

Signal Delay
The delay of the PPS pulse from GPS time (milli-seconds)
Default: 0
Range: 0 - 32768

Chip Delay
An additional delay of the PPS pulse from GPS time (nano-seconds)
Default 0
Range: 0 - 999999

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Section 4 - 1PPS Interface

1PPS Adapter
In order to output 1PPS from the C-Nav3050 receiver, use of the 1PPS adapter
is required as shown:

CNV335G002-0

Figure 3: 1PPS Adapter and Pin out

This adapter is connected to the DB9 end of:

Y-Cable, Positronic 9-Pin Male to Ethernet RJ45 Plug & DB9S (RS-232/1PPS)
(NAV94-310272-3006LFB).

Each bundle also contains a BNC-male to BNC-male extension lead to interface

to the device of choice.

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DC Power Cable
Alternatively, a 1PPS pulse can also be output from the POWER port on the back
of the C-Nav3050 via specific wiring pin out on the unterminated DC Power
Cable w/Filter as follows:
Cable, Power/1PPS/Event, Positronic 9-Pin Female Unterminated, 10ft, w/ Filter
(P/N NAV94-310274-3010LF)

Figure 4: DC Power Cable 1PPS Pin out

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