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Appendix A - Specifications
This appendix provides the operational, mechanical, electrical, physical, and environmental
specifications of the Vector Sensor system.
Table A-1 Vector Sensor Specifications
Internal GPS Engine Operational Specifications
Item
Specification
Frequency
1.575 GHz
Channels
12 parallel tracking
Horizontal Accuracy
< 1 m 95%
Maximum Position Update Rate
5 Hz
Maximum Heading Update Rate
10 Hz
Internal Beacon Engine Operational Specifications
Item
Specification
Frequency
283.5 to 325.0 kHz
Receiver Channels
2
Frequency Channels
84
MSK Bit Rates
100, 200, or automatic
Input Sensitivity
2.4
µ
V for 6 dB SNR @ 200 bps
Frequency Selection
Manual or automatic
Frequency offset
±
5 Hz
Dynamic Range
100 dB
Adjacent Channel Rejection
61 dB
±
1 @ f
o
±
400 Hz
Demodulation
Minimum shift keying (MSK)
Decoding
RTCM SC-104 6/8
Serial Interface Specifications (standard cable)
Item
Specification
Serial Port Interface Level
RS-232C
Port A Connector
DB9 Socket
Port B Connector
DB9 Socket
Available Baud Rates
4800, 9600, 19200 or 38,400 Baud
Output Protocol
NMEA 0183, binary
Input Protocol
NMEA 0183
External Correction Input
Protocol
RTCM SC-104
Power Specifications
Item
Specification
Input Voltage
8 to 40 VDC
Power Consumption
< 6 W Nominal
Mechanical Characteristics
Item
Specification
Enclosure
Extruded aluminum with cast aluminum front and
end plates
Antenna Connectors
TNC socket
Length
203 mm (8.00”)
Width
139 mm (5.47”)
Height
64 mm (2.52”)