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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.

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NovAtel Positioning Kits

Kit 1

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, 125 Hz inertial measurements
  • GNSS-502 dual-frequency antenna, multi-constellation, L-band (PPP), dual magnetic mounts
  • 5-m RF cable and TNC male connectors

AStuff Kit – Level 1

Kit 1.5

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, 125 Hz inertial measurements
  • GNSS-502 dual-frequency antenna, multi-constellation, L-band (PPP), dual magnetic mounts
  • 5-m RF cable and TNC male connectors

AStuff Kit – Level 1

Kit 2

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, 125 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

AStuff Kit – Level 2

Kit 2.5

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, 125 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

AStuff Kit – Level 2

Kit 3

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, 200 Hz inertial measurement, land profile, interference mitigation
  • Two GNSS-502 dual-frequency antennas, multi-constellation, L-band (PPP), dual magnetic mounts
  • Two 5-m RF cable and SMA-TNC connectors

AStuff Kit – Level 3

Kit 5

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

AStuff Kit – Level 5

Kit 6

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

Add-ons

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.
RTK base station

IP67 rated wheel encoder kit, 1000 pulses/rev, operating temperature -40 to 85C
IP67 rated wheel encoder kit

TerraStar-C corrections services
IP67 rated wheel encoder kit

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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 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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 125 Hz 200 Hz 125 Hz 200 Hz 200 Hz 200 Hz 200 Hz
All-constellation, multi-frequency support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
RTK rover capable Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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.

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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

SPAN – 2D position error

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