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www.reelschematic.com Introduction www.reelschematic.com All differential beacon receivers decode correction data determined at the beacon transmitter site via a GPS Cautions receiver(s). The GPS system is operated by the govern- ment of the United States which is solely responsible for their accuracy and maintenance. The DGPS beacon transmitters are operated by the U.S.
www.reelschematic.com Introduction www.reelschematic.com Table of Contents Introduction Limited Warranty..........1 Cautions ............2 Table of Contents ..........3 Product Registration ........4 Overview Capabilities & Package Contents......5 Installation Mounting the DGPS 53........6-7 Connecting DGPS 53........8-9 Operation Using the DGPS 53 ........10 NMEA Sentences........11-18 One-Pulse-Per-Second Output.......18 Reference GPS: How It Works ........19 DGPS: How It Works ........20...
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DGPS 53. The receiver base fits a standard 1-inch, 14 threads-per- inch mount. Check with your GARMIN dealer or a marine supply retailer for this item. • On/Off switch (optional)— Power to the receiver may be controlled by an on/off switch, such as an accessory switch on the control console.
Cable & Mount together and secured in an inconspicuous location. If Connectors additional cable is needed you may use GARMIN’s optional 60’ cable (010-10284-00) or similar 24 Figure 1: Mounting AWG shielded wiring. The entire length of the the DGPS 53...
4. Connect the RED (+) wire from the power/data cable to a 8-35 VDC power source. 5. If a remote power switch is being installed, Some non-GARMIN devices may have a separate data line labeled reference Figure 5 for wiring the switch. This will “RETURN”, “DATA GROUND”...
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www.reelschematic.com Installation www.reelschematic.com Connecting the DGPS 53 DGPS 53 Fuse 2-6A Power/Data Cable & 8-35VDC Chartplotter Chartplotter Connection (1) RED: 8-35 VDC GROUND (2) BLACK: GROUND (5) WHITE: REMOTE ON/OFF* DATA OUT (4) BROWN: DATA IN (3) BLUE: DATA OUT DATA IN (6) GREEN: DGPS STATUS LED DGPS 53...
Standards For Differential Navstar GPS Service, Version 2.1, RTCM Special Committee No. 104”. Contact information to obtain copies of these specifications may be found on page 24. The DGPS 53 interface protocol also transmits additional information using the conven- tion of GARMIN proprietary sentences ($PGxxx).
www.reelschematic.com Operation www.reelschematic.com The following sections describe the NMEA data format of each sentence transmitted and received by the Using the DGPS 53. The baud rate selection and one-pulse-per- DGPS 53 second output interfaces are also described. NMEA Received sentences This section defines the sentences which can be NMEA Received sentences: received by the DGPS 53.
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www.reelschematic.com Operation www.reelschematic.com Using the DGPS 53 Sensor Initialization Information (PGRMI) The $PGRMI sentence provides information used to initialize the position and time used for satellite acquisition. Receipt of this sentence by the DGPS 53 causes the software to restart the satellite acquisition process.
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www.reelschematic.com Operation www.reelschematic.com All configuration changes take effect after receipt of a valid value except baud rate and PPS mode. Baud rate and PPS mode changes Using the take effect on the next power cycle. DGPS 53 Output Sentence Enable/Disable (PGRMO) The $PGRMO sentence provides the ability to enable and disable specific output sentences.
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www.reelschematic.com Operation www.reelschematic.com Using the DGPS 53 NMEA Transmitted Sentences This section defines the sentences which can be output by the DGPS 53. (GPALM, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMC, GPVTG, PGRME, PGRMT, PGRMV, PGRMF, LCGLL, LCVTG) Sentence Transmission Rate Sentences are transmitted with respect to the user selected baud rate. Regardless of the selected baud rate, the information transmitted by the DGPS 53 is referenced to the one-pulse-per-second output pulse immediately preceding the GPRMC sentence.
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www.reelschematic.com Operation www.reelschematic.com Global Positioning System Fix Data (GGA) $GPGGA,<1>,<2>,<3>,<4>,<5>,<6>,<7>,<8>,<9>,M,<10>,M,<11>,<12>*hh<CR><LF> Using the <1> UTC time of position fix, hhmmss format DGPS 53 <2> Latitude, ddmm.mmmm format (leading zeros will be transmitted) <3> Latitude hemisphere, N or S <4> Longitude, dddmm.mmmm format (leading zeros will be transmitted) <5>...
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www.reelschematic.com Operation www.reelschematic.com Using the DGPS 53 Recommended Minimum Specific GPS/TRANSIT Data (RMC) $GPRMC,<1>,<2>,<3>,<4>,<5>,<6>,<7>,<8>,<9>,<10>,<11>,<12>*hh<CR><LF> <1> UTC time of position fix, hhmmss format <2> Status, A = Valid position, V = NAV receiver warning <3> Latitude, ddmm.mmmm format (leading zeros will be transmitted) <4>...
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<2> Estimated vertical position error (VPE), 0.0 to 999.9 meters <3> Estimated position error (EPE), 0.0 to 999.9 meters GPS Fix Data Sentence (PGRMF) The sentence $PGRMF is GARMIN Proprietary format; reporting time, position, speed and course information $PGRMF,<1>,<2>,<3>,<4>,<5>,<6>,<7>,<8>,<9>,<10>,<11>,<12>,<13>,<14>,<15> *hh<CR><LF>...
<8> Board temperature in degrees C <9> Board configuration data, R = retained, L = lost 3D velocity Information (PGRMV) The GARMIN Proprietary sentence $PGRMV reports three-dimensional velocity information. $PGRMV,<1>,<2>,<3>*hh<CR><LF> <1> True east velocity, -514.4 to 514.4 meters/second <2> True north velocity, -514.4 to 514.4 meters/second <3>...
www.reelschematic.com Reference www.reelschematic.com GPS: How It Works The global positioning system is a satellite-based GPS: navigation system consisting of a network of 24 orbiting How It Works satellites that are twelve thousand miles in space and in six different orbital paths. The satellites are constantly moving and you can receive satellite signals anywhere in the world, at any time.
www.reelschematic.com Reference www.reelschematic.com DGPS: How It Works DGPS: Differential GPS (DGPS) is a technique used to How It Works improve the accuracy of the Global Positioning System. DGPS reduces the effects of ionospheric variations and can improve position accuracy typically to 1-5 meters. The DGPS Beacon Transmitter is placed at a known location (i.e., the exact position of the site has been previously determined).
www.reelschematic.com Reference www.reelschematic.com Sources of Error Using a DGPS Beacon Receiver with your existing Sources of GPS Receiver can provide substantial improvements in Error accuracy; however, there may be occasions when the best possible accuracy will not occur. Several factors can contribute to a degraded DGPS accuracy.
www.reelschematic.com Reference www.reelschematic.com Number of Satellites Visible— As previously stated, the number of satellites available can affect Sources of position accuracy. To apply the corrections provided for Error the satellites received at the beacon transmitter station, the same satellites (at least in part) must be received by your GPS receiver.
www.reelschematic.com Reference www.reelschematic.com Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Cause Interference from ship’ s 1) Beacon signal weak electrical system, thunderstorm or not received. activity, or another source is inhibiting signal lock on. Wrong frequency or bit rate selected. Poor satellite geometry exists 2) Accuracy not as or too few satellites are visible.
www.reelschematic.com Reference www.reelschematic.com Physical Size: 4.6”W x 5.3”H DGPS 53 (117mm x 135mm) Specifications Weight: 23.9 ounces (0.678 kg) Operating Range: -68°F to +158°F (-20°C to +70°C) Waterproof: -1 meter submersion for 30 minutes IPX7 rating for IEC529 Mount Thread Size: 1” diameter at 14 threads/inch Power Voltage: 8 - 35 vDC using supplied...
Appendix A www.reelschematic.com Earth Datums The following is a list of the GARMIN DGPS 53 earth datum indexes and the corresponding earth datum name (including the area of application): ADINDAN - Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Sudan AFGOOYE - Somalia AIN EL ABD 1970 - Bahrain Island, Saudi Arabia...
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www.reelschematic.com Appendix A www.reelschematic.com Earth Datums GUAM 1963 - Guam Island GUX 1 ASTRO - Guadalcanal Island HJORSEY 1955 - Iceland HONG KONG 1963 - Hong Kong INDIAN - Bangladesh, India, Nepal INDIAN - Thailand, Vietnam IRELAND 1965 - Ireland ISTS O73 ASTRO 1969 - Diego Garcia JOHNSTON ISLAND 1961 - Johnston Island KANDAWALA - Sri Lanka...
www.reelschematic.com Appendix A www.reelschematic.com Earth Datums OBSERVATORIO 1966 - Corvo and Flores Islands (Azores) OLD EGYPTIAN - Egypt OLD HAWAIIAN - Mean Value OMAN - Oman PICO DE LAS NIEVES - Canary Islands PITCAIRN ASTRO 1967 - Pitcairn Island PUERTO RICO - Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands QATAR NATIONAL - Qatar QORNOQ - South Greenland REUNION - Mascarene Island...