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