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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 µV 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”)