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Instruction Manual
GPS Iii

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual GPS Iii...
  • Page 2: Product Description

    The new unit utilises the proven Helix Radial antenna introduced with the GPS II. This provides an important feature which is unique to the PowerBox GPS III: it is the only unit to guarantee GPS reception in all flight attitudes.
  • Page 3 FEATURES + Latest generation of GPS + Helix antenna for reception regardless of flight attitude + Reception even under difficult conditions + Fast response to speed changes + Automatic system detection + LED status indicator + Accurate 3D speed + Height measurement (altimeter) + Distance, optionally as 2D or 3D value + Distance covered + Geo-coordinates...
  • Page 4: First Use

    - CORE P²BUS If you intend to use the GPS III purely as a telemetry sensor, you should plug it directly into the receiver’s P²BUS input; the system will be detected automatically.
  • Page 5 The GPS III detects the S.BUS2 auto- matically. By default the GPS III will be present at Slot 8 as GPS-1675. You can also shift the Start Slot to Slot 16 or Slot 24 using Terminal and the USB interface or BlueCom adapter.
  • Page 6 3. CONNECTING THE UNIT TO POWERBOX TERMINAL If you are a Futaba, Multiplex or HoTT user and wish to adjust the GPS III settings, you should connect the USB interface or BlueCom™ Adapter in the following way: PowerBox-Systems − World Leaders in RC Power Supply Systems...
  • Page 7: After Switching On

    It is also essential to keep the GPS III well away from materials such as carbon fibre or metal, which would shield the signal. The patch leads to the GPS III may safely be extended up to a length of 5 m – the digital bus systems still work without error with extended cables.
  • Page 8 There is a widespread belief that GPS cannot measure speed accurately in three-di- mensional space, but this is not so. The GPS III employs the latest generation of receivers which measure speed by exploiting the Doppler effect, rather than by comparing the current position with the previous one.
  • Page 9: Specification

    7. SPECIFICATION Max. horizontal speed: 1200 km/h Max. vertical speed: 360 km/h Operating voltage: 4.0 V – 9.0 V Current drain: max. 60 mA Weight: 14 g incl. patch-leads Dimensions: 58 x 18 x 17 mm 8. SET CONTENTS - GPS II - Self-adhesive pad - Patch-lead, 24 cm - Operating instructions...
  • Page 10: Guarantee Conditions

    10. GUARANTEE CONDITIONS At PowerBox-Systems we insist on the highest possible quality standards in the development and manufacture of our products. They are guaranteed “Made in Germany”! That is why we are able to grant a 24 month guarantee on our GPS lll from the initial date of purchase.
  • Page 11: Liability Exclusion

    11. LIABILITY EXCLUSION We are not in a position to ensure that you observe our instructions regarding ins- tallation of the GPS lll, fulfil the recommended conditions when using the unit, or maintain the entire radio control system competently. For this reason we deny liability for loss, damage or costs which arise due to the use or operation of the GPS lll, or which are connected with such use in any way.
  • Page 12 08/2020 PowerBox-Systems GmbH certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 Ludwig-Auer-Straße 5 D-86609 Donauwoerth Germany +49-906-99 99 9-200 +49-906-99 99 9-209 www.powerbox-systems.com...

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