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NovAtel Positioning Kits
We have worked very closely with the team at Hexagon | NovAtel to deliver the best high-precision GNSS/IMU positioning solutions for your autonomous vehicle application. All kits leverage NovAtel’s latest OEM7 GNSS receiver technology, integrated into ruggedized, ready-to-install PwrPak7 or SPAN-CPT7 enclosures. All of our NovAtel kits support precise positioning with RTK and PPP correction data input, are enabled with SPAN + Land Vehicle Profile enhanced IMU performance, and include the Interference Toolkit; Kits 2 through 6 all support dual-antenna input for ALIGN GNSS heading. The IMU performance-level increases from Kit 1 through 6, enabling a range of performance levels for different applications. Add a TerraStar-C PRO PPP subscription, SmartNet network RTK subscription, or a PwrPak7 RTK base station kit to achieve centimeter-level at the vehicle. Each kit includes a NovAtel SPAN GNSS receiver enclosure, an IMU, one or two GNSS-502 antennas, and required cabling.
Ask us about how NovAtel is offering automotive-grade GNSS/INS precise positioning solutions for safety-critical applications in high volume.
Datasheets for all products can be found in the Downloads tab below.
All-in-one, single-antenna GNSS+IMU
AStuff Kit – Level 1 (Good)
Kit includes:
- PwrPak7-E1: integrated Epson G320 MEMS IMU, all-constellation, multi-frequency support, RTK rover capable, 16 GB onboard storage, 20 Hz positions and measurements, 200 Hz inertial measurements
- GNSS-502 dual-frequency antenna, multi-constellation, L-band (PPP), dual magnetic mounts
- 5-m RF cable and TNC male connectors
All-in-one, single-antenna GNSS+IMU
AStuff Kit – Level 1.5 (Good)
Kit includes:
- PwrPak7-E2: integrated Epson G370 MEMS IMU, all-constellation, multi-frequency support, RTK rover capable, 16 GB onboard storage, 20 Hz positions and measurements, 200 Hz inertial measurements
- GNSS-502 dual-frequency antenna, multi-constellation, L-band (PPP), dual magnetic mounts
- 5-m RF cable and TNC male connectors
All-in-one, dual-antenna GNSS+IMU
AStuff Kit – Level 2 (Better)
Kit includes:
- PwrPak7D-E1: dual-antenna support, integrated Epson G320 MEMS IMU, all-constellation, multi-frequency support, RTK rover capable, 16 GB onboard storage, 20 Hz positions and measurements, 200 Hz inertial measurements
- Two GNSS-502 dual-frequency antennas, multi-constellation, L-band (PPP), dual magnetic mounts
- Two 5-m RF cables and SMA-TNC connectors
All-in-one, dual-antenna GNSS+IMU
AStuff Kit – Level 2.5 (Better)
Kit includes:
- PwrPak7D-E2: dual-antenna support, integrated Epson G370 MEMS IMU, all-constellation, multi-frequency support, RTK rover capable, 16 GB onboard storage, 20 Hz positions and measurements, 200 Hz inertial measurements
- Two GNSS-502 dual-frequency antennas, multi-constellation, L-band (PPP), dual magnetic mounts
- Two 5-m RF cables and SMA-TNC connectors
All-in-one, dual-antenna GNSS+IMU
AStuff Kit – Level 3 (Best)
Kit includes:
- SPAN CPT-7: dual-antenna support, integrated Honeywell HG4930 IMU, RTK capable, all-constellation, multi-frequency support, 20 Hz measurement, 100 Hz inertial measurement, land profile, interference mitigation, 16 GB of onboard storage, LED indicators for real-time updates, data logging
- Two GNSS-502 dual-frequency antennas, multi-constellation, L-band (PPP), dual magnetic mounts
- Two 5-m RF cable and SMA-TNC connectors
Stand-alone, dual-antenna GNSS + Tactical grade IMU
AStuff Kit – Level 5 (Better)
Kit includes:
- PwrPak7D: dual-antenna, all-constellation, multi-frequency support, RTK rover capable, 16 GB onboard storage, 20 Hz positions and measurements, 125 Hz inertial measurements
- IMU-µIMU-IC: 200 Hz inertial measurements, direct wheel sensor support, commercially exportable, better accelerometer/gyro stability
- Two GNSS-502 dual-frequency antennas, multi-constellation, L-band (PPP), dual magnetic mounts
- Two 5-m RF cable and SMA-TNC connectors
- For improved accuracy, add a TerraStar subscription or an RTK base station
Stand-alone, dual-antenna GNSS + Nav grade IMU
AStuff Kit – Level 6 (Best)
Kit includes:
- PwrPak7D: dual-antenna, all-constellation, multi-frequency support, RTK rover capable, 16 GB onboard storage, 20 Hz positions and measurements, 125 Hz inertial measurements
- IMU-ISA-100C: 200 Hz inertial measurements, Northrop Grumman LITEF, rugged enclosure, FOG/MEMS, navigation grade
- Two GNSS-502 dual-frequency antennas, multi-constellation, L-band (PPP), dual magnetic mounts
- Two 5-m RF cables and SMA male connectors
- For improved accuracy, add a TerraStar subscription or an RTK base station
For improved accuracy add an RTK base station:
PwrPak7 + GNSS antenna + 30-m RF cable pair with a set of Microhard radios or use over a cellular network with an NTRIP server.
IP67 rated wheel encoder kit, 1000 pulses/rev, operating temperature -40 to 85C
Specifications
| Kit 1 | Kit 1.5 | Kit 2 | Kit 2.5 | Kit 3 | Kit 5 | Kit 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GNSS enclosures | PwrPak7-E1 | PwrPak7-E2 | PwrPak7D-E1 | PwrPak7D-E2 | SPAN CPT7 | PwrPak7D | PwrPak7D |
| Dual-antenna support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| IMU | Integrated Epson G320 MEMS IMU | Integrated Epson G370 MEMS IMU | Integrated Epson G320 MEMS IMU | Integrated Epson G370 MEMS IMU | Integrated Honeywell HG4930 MEMS IMU | External IMU-µIMU-IC enclosure with North Grumman Litef high-performance MEMS µIMU | External IMU-ISA-100C enclosure with North Grumman Litef near navigation grade ISA-100C FOG/MEMS IMU |
| Onboard storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| Inertial measurements | 200 Hz | 200 Hz | 200 Hz | 200 Hz | 100 Hz | 200 Hz | 200 Hz |
| All-constellation, multi-frequency support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| RTK rover capable | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Positions and measurements | 20 Hz | 20 Hz | 20 Hz | 20 Hz | 20 Hz | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Antennas | One GNSS-502 | One GNSS-502 | Two GNSS-502 | Two GNSS-502 | Two GNSS-502 | Two GNSS-502 | Two GNSS-502 |
| Cable and connectors | One 5m TNC-TNC RF cable One PwrPak7 I/O Cable |
One 5m TNC-TNC RF cable One PwrPak7 I/O Cable |
Two 5m SMA-TNC RF cables One PwrPak7 I/O Cable |
Two 5m SMA-TNC RF cables One PwrPak7 I/O Cable |
Two 5m SMA-TNC RF cables One PwrPak7 I/O Cable |
Two 5m SMA-TNC RF cables One PwrPak7 I/O Cable |
Two 5m SMA-TNC RF cables One PwrPak7 I/O Cable |
| Add-ons | For improved accuracy, add a SmartNet network RTK subscription, and TerraStar C PRO or RTK ASSIST PRO PPP subscription, or an RTK base station with Microhard wireless radio. | ||||||
Performance comparison
Horizontal drift by model, outage duration, and positioning mode (meters)
| Duration | Position Mode | PwrPak7(D)-E1 Kits 1 & 2 |
PwrPak7(D)-E2 Kits 1.5 & 2.5 |
SPAN CPT7 Kit 3 |
PwrPak7D + IMU-µIMU-IC Kit 5 |
PwrPak7D + IMU-ISA-100C Kit 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0s | RTK | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| PPP | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | |
| SP | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Post-processed | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | |
| 10s | RTK | 0.27 | 0.17 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.08 |
| PPP | 0.31 | 0.21 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.12 | |
| SP | 1.25 | 1.15 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.06 | |
| Post-processed | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | |
| 60s | RTK | 15.02 | 5.02 | 3.82 | 3.52 | 0.92 |
| PPP | 15.06 | 5.06 | 3.86 | 3.56 | 0.96 | |
| SP | 16.00 | 6.00 | 4.80 | 4.50 | 1.90 | |
| Post-processed | 0.34 | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.04 |
Vertical drift by model, outage duration, and positioning mode (meters)
| Duration | Position Mode | PwrPak7(D)-E1 Kits 1 & 2 |
PwrPak7(D)-E2 Kits 1.5 & 2.5 |
SPAN CPT7 Kit 3 |
PwrPak7D + IMU-µIMU-IC Kit 5 |
PwrPak7D + IMU-ISA-100C Kit 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0s | RTK | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| PPP | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | |
| SP | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | |
| Post-processed | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | |
| 10s | RTK | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| PPP | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.20 | |
| SP | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.65 | |
| Post-processed | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | |
| 60s | RTK | 1.63 | 1.03 | 0.73 | 0.78 | 0.53 |
| PPP | 1.75 | 1.15 | 0.85 | 0.90 | 0.65 | |
| SP | 2.20 | 1.60 | 1.30 | 1.35 | 1.10 | |
| Post-processed | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
