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A222™ Smart Antenna
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A222™ Smart Antenna

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Introduction
The A222 Smart Antenna by Hemisphere GNSS is engineered for challenging environments, suitable for precision agriculture, machine control, construction, mining, and marine applications. It is a multi-GNSS RTK receiver based on the Eclipse™ platform, offering quick startup and reacquisition times. Enhancements include L1/L2 GLONASS activations and subscriptions for Athena RTK and Atlas L-Band services.
Key Features
The A222 incorporates Hemisphere’s Athena GNSS engine and supports Atlas over L-Band corrections. It is housed in a durable enclosure for harsh environments. Athena RTK provides improved initialization time, robustness in difficult conditions, and sustained accuracy under ionospheric scintillation. Atlas L-Band offers positioning accuracy down to 4 cm RMS with convergence times of 10-40 minutes.
Installation
Connections and ports are located on the bottom of the unit, with a single LED for system information. Proper antenna placement is crucial, requiring an unobstructed sky view and central placement on the measurement point. Cables should be routed to avoid heat, chemicals, and tension.
Using A222
The A222 supports automatic GNSS tracking and differential operation with SBAS, offering fast RTK fix and reacquisition times. It supports communication protocols like NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 and operates on a voltage range of 8-32 VDC.
Technical Specifications
Detailed technical specifications and troubleshooting guidance are provided to ensure effective setup and maintenance of the A222 Smart Antenna.
Installation Guidelines
Avoid running cables near high voltage or RF noise sources. The A222 can be mounted using surface or pole-mount options, with specific instructions for each method to ensure proper installation.
Powering A222
The device requires an input voltage of 8-32 VDC, drawing approximately 3.2W at 12 VDC. It uses a single cable for power and data, with a 12-pin connector, and features reverse polarity protection.
GNSS Operation
The A222 is preconfigured for GNSS and differential correction, automatically tracking GNSS satellites and using differential corrections to improve accuracy to better than 0.6 m.
Default Parameters and Configuration
The A222 supports various baud rates and data protocols, with configuration possible via serial port using Hemisphere GNSS commands. The Auto-Seed feature allows quick positioning upon startup.
Troubleshooting
Common issues include power failures, communication errors, and GNSS lock problems, with solutions involving checking power connections, verifying baud rate settings, and ensuring a clear sky view for the antenna.
Technical Specifications
The A222 supports GNSS L1, G1, and optional L2, L-band, and RTK signals, featuring a 114-channel receiver with a sensitivity of -142 dBm. It operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +70°C and is housed in an IP67 enclosure.
End User License Agreement
The agreement provides a non-transferable, non-exclusive license for using the embedded software, requiring user agreement to the terms before use.
Warranty Notice
Covered Products: Applies to all Hemisphere GNSS products purchased by the end purchaser.
Limited Warranty: Products are warranted to be free from defects for 12 months from delivery, with repairs and replacement components warranted for 90 days or the remainder of the original warranty period.
Exclusion of Other Warranties: The limited warranty applies only if the product is properly installed, configured, maintained, and operated according to manuals and specifications.
Limitation of Remedies: The exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of defective products or components through approved service centers.
Purchaser's Responsibility: The purchaser is responsible for safe operation and maintaining proper system control settings.
Governing Law: Governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.
Obtaining Warranty Service: Warranty service requires bringing the product to an approved service center with proof of purchase within the warranty period.
Contact Information: Hemisphere GNSS, 8515 E. Anderson Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA. Phone: +1-480-348-6380, Fax: +1-480-270-5070, Email: [email protected], Website: www.hgnss.com
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at https://hemispheregnss.com/About-Us/Quality-Commitment. Copyright Notice Copyright Hemisphere GNSS, Inc. (2017). All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced,...

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A222 User Guide Chapter 1 - Introduction Page 1 of 20

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Introduction Overview Hemisphere GNSS’ all new scalable A222 was designed to excel in challenging environments, and is ideal for use with various applications, including precision agriculture, machine control, construction, mining, and marine. The A222 is a multi-GNSS RTK, high accuracy GNSS receiver that allows you to work quickly and accurately. Built on Hemisphere GNSS’ Eclipse™ platform, A222 boasts the latest GNSS patented technology and offers quick startup and reacquisition times. The A222 can be updated by adding L1/L2 GLONASS activations and subscriptions for Athena RTK and/or Atlas...

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Atlas L-Band benefits include the following: • Positioning accuracy. Competitive positioning accuracies down to 4 cm RMS in certain applications • Positioning sustainability. Cutting edge position quality maintenance in the absence of correction signals, using Hemisphere’s patented technology • Scalable service levels. Capable of providing virtually any accuracy, precision and repeatability level in the 4 to 100 cm range • Convergence time. Industry-leading convergence times of 10-40 minutes Key Features Key features of A222 include: • Centimeter-level accuracy using Atlas* or Athena** technology...

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Chapter 2: Installation Display, Mounting, and Connectors LED Display Mounting A222 Powering A222 A222 User Guide Chapter 2 - Installation Page 4 of 20

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Installation Display, Mounting, and Connectors All connections and ports are located on the bottom of the unit, as shown in Figure 2-1. Table 2-1 provides additional information about each port/connection. Table 2-1: A222 Ports and Connections A222 User Guide Chapter 2 - Installation Page 5 of 20

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A222 uses a single LED (see Figure 2-1) that provides system information based on the color of the LED as follows: • Blinking Red - Power on • Blinking Amber - GNSS position available, including RTK float and Atlas • Blinking Green - RTK-fixed or Atlas-converged position available • Blinking any color - Receiver operational If at any time the LED turns to a solid color for an extended period, the receiver has malfunctioned. This section provides information on where to mount your antenna and the different mounting options available. Selecting the Proper Antenna Location Proper antenna placement...

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Surface Mount You can surface-mount A222 with four machine screws (no. 8-32).

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To surface-mount A222: 1. Determine the desired location for A222 (see Selecting the Proper Antenna Location). 2. Refer to the template of the bottom portion of the A222 surface-mount (provided with A222 accessories). Use the outer four holes per your installation. 3. Mark the mounting hole centers on the mounting surface. 4. Place A222 surface mount over the marks to ensure the planned hole centers align with the true hole centers (adjusting as necessary). 5. Use a center punch to mark the hole centers. 6. Drill the mounting holes with a 5mm bit appropriate for the surface. 7. Use four machine...

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Pole Mount The center thread on the bottom of A222 is 1-14 UNS. The mounting assembly included with A222 includes a 5/8-11 UNC adapter. Simply thread the riser/pole into the antenna until snug. Figure 2-4: Pole Mount Hand-tighten only (screws 10-12 in-lbs; pole 35-40 in-lbs.) . Damage resulting from over-tightening is not covered by the warranty.

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Powering A222 Power Considerations A222 accepts an input voltage of 8-32 VDC. For best performance use a clean and continuous power supply. When applying 12 VDC, A222 will draw approximately 3.2W. Connecting to a Power Source A222 uses a single cable for power and data input/output. Note: A power/data cable is not supplied with A222, but is available as an accessory item. See Table 1-1 for a list of accessory items. Note: The following information refers to using the accessory item cables available from Hemisphere GNSS. The antenna end of the cable is terminated with an environmentally-sealed...

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Table 2-2: Pinout Specifications A222 User Guide Chapter 2-Installation Page 11 of 20

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Chapter 3: Using A222 GNSS Operation Differential Operation Default Parameters Configuring the A222 A222 User Guide Chapter 3 - Using A222 Page 12 of 20

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Using A222 For your convenience, both the GNSS and differential correction of the A222 are preconfigured. The receiver will work out-of-the-box, and for most applications, little user setup is necessary. When powered for the first time, the A222 will perform a “cold start,” which involves acquiring the available GNSS satellites in view and the SBAS differential service. GNSS Operation The GNSS receiver is always operating, regardless of the DGNSS mode of operation. The following sections describe the general operation of the A222’s internal GNSS receiver. Automatic Tracking The A222’s internal...

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Configuring the A222 You can configure the A222 through the serial port using Hemisphere GNSS commands. For example, you can select the: • Baud rate • NMEA 2000 data message to output on the dual serial ports and the update rate of each message Note: Use the $JSAVE command to save changes you make to the A222’s configuration for the changes to be present in subsequent power cycles. For information on Hemisphere GNSS commands refer to the Hemisphere GNSS Technical Reference. Auto-Seed Auto-Seed allows the end user to shut down their device in a static position for any extended period of time....

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