DEFENSE ADVANCED GPS RECEIVER (DAGR)

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DEFENSE ADVANCED GPS RECEIVER(DAGR)

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REFERENCES
TO 31R4-2PSN13-8-1 TM 11-5820-1172-13
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AGENDA

• Purpose
• Characteristics / Capabilities and Features
• Component and Display Overview
• Battery Installation
• Powering on DAGR
• DAGR Setup Modes of Operation
• Acquiring Current Position
• Waypoint Entry
• Navigation
• Zeroizing the DAGR
• Conclusion

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PURPOSE
ENABLE THE USER TO OPERATE THE AN/PSN-13,
DEFENSE ADVANCED GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM

RECEIVER TO FIND POSITIONAL
DATA AND NAVIGATE FROM POINT TO POINT
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CHARACTERISTICS

• Provides Position, Velocity, and Time (PVT)
• Includes battery pack and internal antenna with
  options for external primary power and antenna

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Capabilities and Features

• All satellites in view are tracked using 11
  channels
• Navigation using up to 10 channels
• L1 Coarse/Acquisition (C/A), Precise (P), and
  Encrypted P (Y) code capability
• L2 Precise (P), and Encrypted P (Y) code
  capability
• Accepts differential GPS signals
• Handheld or Host Platform mounted unit
• Signal acquisition using up to 12 channels

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Capabilities and Features

• Backlit display and keypad for night operation
• Operates in all weather, day or night
• Produces no signals that can reveal your position
• Automatically tests itself during power up
• Can operate on 9 to 32 volts direct current (V
  DC) external power
• Can perform area navigation functions, storing up
  to 999 waypoints
• Stores up to 15 routes with up to 1000 legs for
  each route

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Capabilities and Features

• Resists jamming
• Resists spoofing when crypto keys are installed
• Sealed against dust and water to a depth of 1
  meter (3 feet) for 20 minutes
• Interconnects with other electronic systems
• Uses quick disconnect connectors and fasteners to
  allow easy unit replacement
• Compatible with night vision goggles (NVG) and
  does not cause blooming
• Uses internal compass to compute track and ground
  speed when moving at or below 0.5 meters per
  second.

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Unpacking DAGR

• Unpacking
• Packing Container
• Checking Unpacked Equipment
• Display Surfaces
• Keypad
• Connectors
• Inspect Equipment
• Check Equipment against packing List
• Check for modified equipment
• Repairs not covered by manual

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Location of Components

• Integral Antenna
• Display
• J4 power connector
• J3 external antenna connector
• Keypad

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Location of Components

• J1 Serial Data I/O Port
• J2 Serial Data I/O Port
• Memory Battery and Cover
• Primary Battery Pack

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Display Indicators

• Lighting Status Indicator
• Primary Battery Status Indicator
• Function Key Labels
• (F1,F2,F3)

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Display Windows

• DAGR display contains three windows
• Only Fields in windows may be selected

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Display Windows

• Page Window
• Majority of Display Interaction
• May contain read only data or can be modified
  data
• May contain multiple horizontal or vertical views

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Display Windows

• Tool Bar Window
• Three Display Regions
• Display Labels for function Keys

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Display Windows

• Message Window
• Operator Notification
• Categorized as
• Notes
• Alerts
• Cautions
• Warnings

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Display Windows

• Pop-up Window
• Displayed over Page Window
• Have Menus
• Allows Editing
• Help Text

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DAGR Editors

• List Editors
• Text Editors
• Number Editors

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Keyboard Operation

• Keypad is used to enter data
• Keys have two labels
• Function Keys

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Keyboard Control

• F1/In Function Key
• F2/Out Function Key
• F3/Status Function Key

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Keyboard Control

• PWR/Quit Key
• POS/page Key
• Brightness/Menu Key
• WP/Enter Function Key
• Cursor Control Keys

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DAGR Batteries

• Batteries
• Primary Battery and Memory Battery
• Types of Batteries
• Lithium AA 1.5 volt Primary L-91 Battery Life
  16.5 hours
• Alkaline AA 1.5 volt Primary W-B-101 Battery
  Life 11.5 hours
• Alkaline AA 1.5 volt Primary 7144/5 Battery
  Life 7Hours
• Nickel Metal Hyride AA 1.5 volt Primary NH-15
  Battery Life 10 Hours
• Lithium ½ AA 3.6 volt Memory LS14500 Battery
  Life 8 Months
• Note
• Remove all batteries before storing

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Primary Battery Installation

• WARNING
• Lithium batteries can explode
• Reverse polarity can cause damage to the battery
  and receiver
• CAUTION
• Battery Types
• Do not mix battery type
• DAGR Used for 1st Time
• DAGR Resets to Default
• Note
• No Battery Charge

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Primary Battery Installation

• a. Ensure power to the DAGR is off.
• Hold unit firmly upside down with the battery
  pack facing up.
• Push or pull latch located on the battery pack to
  release battery pack.
• Lift up on battery pack and remove from unit.

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Primary Battery Installation

• e. If batteries are already installed, pull out
  on the battery removal strap to remove batteries
  from the battery pack. Dispose of batteries
  properly
• f. Position the battery removal strap into the
  channel of the battery pack before installing new
  batteries.
• g. Install new batteries and ensure correct
  polarity installation for each battery (marked on
  battery pack).
• h. Prior to installing the battery pack, inspect
  the battery pack gasket for damage or dirt.
  Lubricate or replace gasket if necessary. Ensure
  battery removal strap is not protruding from the
  battery pack.
• I. i. To install new battery pack, position tab
  on battery pack in slot on the DAGR.
• j. Close battery pack against DAGR until battery
  pack is engaged.

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Memory Battery Installation

• Warning
• Lithium batteries can explode
• Reverse polarity can cause damage to the battery
  and receiver
• Caution
• DAGR Used for Time
• DAGR Resets to Default
• Note
• Battery Types

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Memory Battery Installation

• a. Ensure power to the DAGR is off.
• b. Place unit upside down on non-abrasive surface
  with the memory battery cover facing up.
• c. Use flat blade screw driver to loosen three
  captive screws securing memory battery cover,
  then remove cover from unit.
• d. Remove the memory battery and properly dispose
  of battery. e. Prior to installing the memory
  battery cover, inspect the memory battery cover
  gasket for damage or dirt. Lubricate or replace
  gasket if necessary.
• e. Prior to installing the memory battery cover,
  inspect the memory battery cover gasket for
  damage or dirt. Lubricate or replace gasket if
  necessary.
• f. Install the memory battery.
• g. Install memory battery cover and tighten three
  screws.

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Powering on the DAGR

• a. Push the (PWR/QUIT) key to turn the DAGR on.
• b. The power-on status message shows for two
• seconds, then time out if the following are
  true.
• Self-test has passed
• DAGR does not need initialization
• If not, push the (WP/ENTER) key to
  acknowledge.

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Powering on the DAGR

• c. If a CV key, GUV key, or SV code condition
  exists, acknowledge messages accordingly.
• d. DAGR displays the SV Sky View page, then
  automatically switches to the Present Position
  page when current position is acquired.
• e. If keypad/display lighting is required, toggle
  lighting on and off by pushing and holding the
  (Bright/Menu) key.
• f. Adjust keypad/display brightness level by
  simultaneously pushing and holding the
  (Bright/Menu) key and using the (up/ down arrow)
  keys
  
  

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Mode of Operation

• Continuous - Tracks satellites to produce a
  continuous PVT solution, and uses the most power.
• Fix - Tracks satellites to produce a current
  PVT solution, then automatically transitions to
  Standby mode after a position fix is obtained.
• Standby - Operates at reduced power and does
  not acquire and track satellites, but performs
  all functions that do not require satellites.
• Other available modes - Average, Time Only,
  Rehearsal, Test, and Off.

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Select Operating Mode
Perform the following procedure to select the
operating mode a. From any display except a
message pop-up, push and hold the key
until the Present Position page is displayed.
b. Push the key. c. Highlight Select
Op Mode, then push the key. d. Highlights
the desired operating mode, then push the key.
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Select Operating Mode(Continued)
Display returns to the Present Position page
displaying the selected operation mode.
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Receiver Setup(MANUAL INITIALIZATION)

• If the DAGR has been moved between two
  different geographical locations and is not
  performing correctly, the DAGR may need to be
  initialized according to the DAGRs current
  location. The following procedure describes how
  to initially set up the DAGR Present Position
  page fields and edit field content when
• DAGR is having difficulty obtaining a
  position fix.
• Datum is mismatched with navigation
  waypoints.
• Datum does not match the geographical
  map used.

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Receiver Setup(Manual Initialization)
a. Power the DAGR on.
b. Push and hold the key to access the Present
Position page.
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Receiver Setup(Manual Initialization)
c. Select Datum (1) From the Present Position
page, push the key. (2) Highlight Select
Datum, then push the key (3) Scroll using
the and keys to the geographical map being
used, then push the key. (4)
Display returns to Present Position page with
datum change made.
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Receiver Setup(Manual Initialization)
d. Select Coordinate/ Grid system (1) From
the Present Position page, push the key.
(2) Highlight Select Coord/ Grid , then push
the Key (3) Scroll using the and keys to
select the Coord/ Grid system to the
geographical map being used, then push the
key. (4) Display returns to Present Position
page with Coord/ Grid system change made.
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Receiver Setup(Manual Initialization)
e. Select units of measure or references (as
required) (1) From the Present Position page,
push the key, then highlight the Elevation
field, then push the key. (2) Highlights
Select Elev Units, then push the key. (3)
Choose the appropriate unit of measure, then push
the key. (4) Display returns to Present
Position page with change made. (5) Edit Ground
Speed and Track fields in similar manner f.
Configure initialization data (position, time,
speed, and track).
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Receiver Setup(Manual Initialization)NOTE
Entering data may not be necessary if current
almanac is available
(1) From the Present Position page, push
the key, then use the keys
to scroll through and view fields as desired.
If required, edit field content to configure
initialization data for current geographical
location. (2) When desired field is highlighted,
push the key. An editor appears.
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Receiver Setup(Manual Initialization)
(3) For list editors, select the desired field
content and push the key. For text or
numeric editors, use keys and
standard alphanumeric editor functions.
Push the key to save numeric changes, or select
SAVE when finished with text changes. (4)
Display returns to the Present Position page with
changes made to field content.
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Receiver Setup(Manual Initialization)
d. Select Coordinate/ Grid system From the
Present Position page, push the key. Highlight
Select OP Mode, then push the Key High light
Continuous, then push the key. If a message is
displayed instructing the operator that
initialization is required, push the
key.. Display returns to Present Position page
with Coord/ Grid system change made.
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Receiver Setup(Manual Initialization)
h. Observe Present Position page. When
attempting to acquire satellites after the
signals have been blocked for a period of time
(when exiting a building or cave), acquisition
time may be improved by momentarily cycling the
unit to STANDBY mode and then back to the
previous operating mode.
NOTICE!!!
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Receiver Setup(Manual Initialization)

• If Present Position page is not already
  displayed, push and hold the
  key until Present Position page is obtained.
• (2) The display position data fields stop
  blinking when the DAGR has obtained a current
  position fix. This current position data replaces
  any data entered manually.
• (3) DAGR is initialized with information
  corresponding to the current geographical
  location.

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Receiver Setup(Manual initialization)
i. Observe Sky View (SV) page. (1) If Present
Position page is not already displayed, push and
hold the key until Present
Position page is obtained. (2) Repeatedly push
the key until SV page is obtained. Satellite
acquisition can be monitored from this page.
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Acquire Current Position

• The DAGR obtains current position by simply
  turning the DAGR on with an open view of the sky.
  While acquiring satellites, DAGR displays the SV
  Sky View page. After satellites are acquired,
  DAGR automatically transitions to the Present
  Position page with current position coordinates
  shown. An indication of when the DAGR has
  obtained current position is provided by
• Position data fields of the Present Position page
  remain solid black text and do not blink.
• On the SV Sky View page, solid black horizontal
  bars indicate satellites being tracked and data
  is collected and Navigating shows at the top of
  the display.

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Acquire Current Position
The POS page set contains commonly used
pages and are described in the upcoming slides

• Use the key or key to scroll
  pages.

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Acquire Current Position
PRESENT POSITION PAGE Displays present position
coordinates, coordinate and grid system, datum
identifier, current operating mode, estimated
horizontal error, figure of merit, elevation,
elevation reference, ground speed, track,
estimated time error, time figure of merit, time
and date, MAGVAR, magnetic model year, and
operator ID. Scroll the page vertically to view
all field data.
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Acquire Current Position
Situational awareness Page NOTE Range circles
are shown on display when a vector map is
loaded into the DAGR. Provides a geographical
display of relationships between
present position, track, waypoints, routes and
alerts . Includes a North reference indicator,
ground speed, track, position error data, and
range scale.
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Acquire Current Position
Navigation pointer Page Displays a pointer
directing the operator towards the display
waypoint. Also displays current
navigation method, destination waypoint
number and name, azimuth, and range information.
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Acquire Current Position
IMAGE VIEWER PAGE Displays, images or maps
including current position (shown at center of
display), landmarks, map objects, and selected
waypoints. The operator uses zoom, pan, waypoint
operations, and map selections to obtain desired
view. The current position map is automatically
displayed when loaded.
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Acquire Current Position
SV Sky View Page Displays status information on
tracked satellites with the current operating
status shown at the top of the display. Numbers
inside black circles indicate satellites in use
by the DAGR, with corresponding number at left
side of display. A bar graph - indicates
strength/ code status. Long black bar - signal
strength/ ephemeris data. A thick black bar
-receiving Y or P code. If the DAGR is unable to
display satellite information, no bars appear at
all.
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WAYPOINTS

• A Waypoint is position information used to
  navigate through terrain, define routes or
  navigation alerts, mark present or remote
  positions, or marking observation points and
  landmarks.

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Mark Present Position(WAYPOINT)
a. From any display, push and hold the
key. b. Select MARK a WP, then push the
key. c. The MARK PRESENT POSITION message
is displayed.
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Mark Present Position(WAYPOINT/CONTINUED)
d. Push the key to store the marked waypoint e.
A waypoint stored message is briefly
displayed. f. Push the key to acknowledge, or
just let display time out. g. Display returns to
previously viewed display.
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Create a New Waypoint
a. From any display, push and hold the
key. b. Highlight Create New WP, then
push the key. c. The Waypoint Editor
page is shown. The first unused waypoint is
populated with current position
information (if tracking satellites).
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Create a New Waypoint(Continued)
d. Revise information in all fields as
necessary. e. Push the key. f. Highlight Save
and Exit, then push the key. g. After the
waypoint is stored, a waypoint stored message is
briefly displayed.
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Create a New Waypoint(Continued)
h. Push the key to acknowledge, or just let
display time out. i. Display returns to the
Waypoints page with the new waypoint
information saved and highlighted
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NAVIGATION(Operation)

• Current position is necessary before accurate
  navigation can be accomplished.
• The GOTO WP function uses the DIRECT TO
  navigation method. Navigation information to the
  selected destination waypoint is automatically
  displayed using the NAV Pointer page.

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Waypoint GOTO Navigation
a. From any display except a message pop-up, push
and hold the key, the Present Position page
is displayed. b. Push and hold the key. c.
Highlight GOTO a WP, then push the key. d.
Scroll through the waypoint name list using
the keys to select the desired destination
waypoint.
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Waypoint GOTO Navigation(Continued)
NOTE For waypoint selection sorting
options, push the key. Select desired
option then push the key.
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Waypoint GOTO Navigation(Continued)
e. After waypoint selection, push the
key. f. The DAGR automatically displays
the NAV Pointer page. The top of the rotating
compass dial indicates the current ground
track. g. The display arrow points the azimuth
to the destination waypoint. Move in the
direction the arrow is pointing to navigate
to the destination waypoint.
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Waypoint Alerts

• Definition Alerts are made up of one or more
  waypoints, and are used to notify the operator is
  approaching or leaving a point, line, or area of
  significance (e.g., radius distance from a
  waypoint, defining a line not to be crossed, mine
  field area).

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Waypoint Alerts(Continued)

• Anchor Circular area defined by a radius from a
  waypoint. Activates when outside a defined
  radius.
• Hazard Circular area defined by a radius from a
  waypoint. Activates when inside a defined radius.
• Buffer Zone Rectangular area defined by two
  waypoints. Prevents the user from entering a
  defined area.

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Waypoint Alerts(Continued)

• Corridor Rectangular area defined by two
  waypoints. Prevents the user from exiting a
  defined area.
• Other alerts include Area, Boundary Line/ Phase
  Line, Position Error, and Time/Date.

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Waypoint Alerts(Continued)
a. From any display except a message pop-up, push
and hold the key, the Present Position page
is displayed. b. Push the key twice to
access the main menu. c. Highlight Waypoints/
Routes/ alerts, then push the key.
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Waypoint Alerts(Continued)
d. Highlight ALERTS, then push the
key. e. The ALERTS page is shown and
displays all assigned alerts. Use the

keys to view alert
information.
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DATA CLEAR
Data Clear can destroy mission critical data.
a. From any display except a message
pop-up, push the key, the PRESENT
POSITION page is displayed. b. Push the key
twice to access the main menu. c.
Highlight SYSTEM, the push the key. d.
Highlight DATA CLEAR OPTIONS, then push the
key.
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DATA CLEAR(Continued)
e. The clear data message is displayed.
Select the desired data to be cleared using
the keys.
f. Push the key to confirm and perform the
clear data function. g. Push the key to
acknowledge the clear data passed message.
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EMERGENCY ZEROIZE

• Emergency zeroize clears ALL mission critical
  data.
• a. From any display except a
• message pop-up, push the
• and
• keys simultaneously.
• b. The ACTIVATE EMERGENCY ZEROIZE
• message is displayed.

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EMERGENCY ZEROIZE(Continued)
c. Push the key to confirm and perform the
emergency zeroize function. d. Push the key to
acknowledge the emergency zeroize passed message.
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ZEROIZE CV KEYS

• Zeroize CV keys clears CV key data only.
• a. From any position except a message pop-up,
  push and hold the key,
• the PRESENT POSITION page is displayed.
• b. Push the key twice to access the main
  menu.
• c. Highlight RECEIVER SETUP, then push the key.

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ZEROIZE CV KEYS(Continued)
d. Highlight CRYPTO FILL, then push the
key. e. The CRYPTO FILL page is shown. Fields
can be highlighted or not highlighted.
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ZEROIZE CV KEYS(Continued)
f. Push the key. g. Highlight ZEROIZED CV
keys, then push the key. h. The ACTIVE CV
ZEROIZE message is displayed.
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ZEROIZE CV KEYS(Continued)
I. Push the key to confirm and perform the CV
ZEROIZE function. j. Push the key to
acknowledge the CV ZEROIZE passed message.
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CONCLUSION

• The DAGR is a great tool for navigation, but it
  takes training to ensure continued proficiency in
  the use of the device and
• still requires each soldier to understand
  military map and land navigation techniques.

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• ANY QUESTIONS?