User's Manual Part 1

28 OEMV Family Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 5B
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.3.2 FlexPak
NovAtel's FlexPak is a rugged, waterproof housing for the OEMV-2, OEMV-1G or OEMV-1 engine.
As a result, the FlexPak can deliver centimeter-level positioning in a compact, lightweight enclosure.
The FlexPak-V2 provides dual-frequency positioning with a USB interface and an API option for
supporting custom applications. Each FlexPak receiver has two SBAS channels. FlexPak-V1G is a
GPS + GLONASS model. There are also FlexPak-V1 GPS + L-Band and FlexPak-V2 GPS +
GLONASS models available.
The FlexPak offers the following features:
• A waterproof, shock and dust resistant enclosure
• Low power consumption
• Two serial ports (COM1 is RS-232 and COM2 is RS-232/RS-422
1
)
• USB support
• PPS output
• Configurable event inputs
• Indicators for position, communication status and power
The following accessories are included with the FlexPak:
• 12 V power adapter cable
• Data cables
• straight through serial
• null modem serial
• USB serial
• 12V power adapter
• A CD containing NovAtel’s PC utilities and product documentation
For technical specifications on the FlexPak, please see Section A.8 on Page 171.
Figure 7: FlexPak Enclosure
1. If Pin# 1 on the Deutsch connector is grounded, the COM2 communications mode is set to
RS-422.