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- Page 1 ® ® GPS200 GPS Antenna/Receiver User’s Manual Revision 1.2 Copyright © 2012 Maretron, LLP All Rights Reserved Maretron, LLP 9014 N. 23 Ave #10 Phoenix, AZ 85021-7850 http://www.maretron.com Maretron Manual Part #: M002501 Revision 1.2 Page i...
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Page 2: Revision History
GPS200 User’s Manual Revision History Revision Description Initial Revision Corrected address in Section 7 Added prohibition of red Loctite threadlocking compound and cleaning agents containing acetone Page ii Revision 1.2... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Technical Support ......................10 Installation Template ....................... 11 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty ................12 Table of Figures Figure 1 – Mounting the GPS200 to a flat surface ..............3 Figure 2 – Mounting the GPS200 to a Standard Marine Pole Mount ......... 3 ... - Page 4 GPS200 User’s Manual This page intentionally left blank. Page iv Revision 1.2...
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Page 5: Introduction
GPS200 to the highest standards for years of reliable, dependable, and accurate service. The Maretron GPS200 is designed to operate within the harsh demands of the marine environment. However, no piece of marine electronic equipment can function properly unless installed and maintained in the correct manner. -
Page 6: Mounting The Gps200
GPS satellite signals by the GPS200. 2.3 Mounting the GPS200 The Maretron GPS200 can be mounted directly on top of a horizontal surface (Section 2.3.1) or on top of a 1” 14 threads per inch standard marine pole mount (Section 2.3.2). 2.3.1... -
Page 7: Mounting The Gps200 To A Standard Marine Pole Mount
® ® Figure 1 – Mounting the GPS200 to a flat surface 2.3.2 Mounting the GPS200 to a Standard Marine Pole Mount Screw the included GPS200 antenna mount base to the standard marine mount. Thread the ® NMEA 2000 cable through the standard marine mount and the antenna mount base from the bottom out through the top and connect it to the GPS200 unit (see Section 2.4 below). -
Page 8: Connecting The Gps200
GPS200 User’s Manual 2.4 Connecting the GPS200 ® The Maretron GPS200 provides a connection to an NMEA 2000 interface through a connector that can be found on the bottom of the device (see Figure 3). ® NMEA 2000 Connector Figure 3 – GPS200 Interface Connector ®... -
Page 9: Checking Connections
GPSs, one labeled “Primary GPS” and the other labeled “Backup GPS”. When you go to build your favorite screens on Maretron’s DSM250 dedicated display or N2KView software, you can easily identify which GPS you want to use for that favorite screen. -
Page 10: Magnetic Variation
GPS200 User’s Manual These parameters may be configured using a Maretron display (DSM250), or the parameters ® can be configured using a Maretron NMEA 2000 /USB gateway (USB100) and Maretron’s N2KAnalyzer software. ® Users with direct access to the NMEA 2000 interface may configure these parameters directly ®... - Page 11 ® ® • Clean the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners as they may remove paint or markings or may corrode the GPS200 enclosure or seals. Do not use any cleaners containing acetone, as they will deteriorate the plastic enclosure. •...
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
Ensure that no VHF, satellite, or radar antennas have been mounted near the GPS200 If these steps do not solve your problem, please contact Maretron Technical Support (refer to Section 7 for contact information). Warning: There are no user-serviceable components inside the Maretron GPS200. Opening the GPS200 will expose the sensitive electronic components to adverse environmental conditions that may render the unit inoperative. -
Page 13: Technical Specifications
® ® 6 Technical Specifications Specifications Parameter Value Comment Position Accuracy (Autonomous) <3m 2D RMS (95% of Data Falls Within 10m) Position Accuracy (WAAS) <2.5m 2D RMS (95% of Data Falls Within 3m) Channels Simultaneous Tracking of 32 Satellites Tracking Sensitivity -159dBm Position Update Rate 5 per Second... -
Page 14: Technical Support
Conducted, Radiated, Supply, and ESD per IEC 60945-10 Safety Precautions Dangerous Voltage, Electromagnetic Radio Frequency per IEC 60945-12 7 Technical Support If you require technical support for Maretron products, you can reach us in one of the following ways: Telephone: 1-866-550-9100... -
Page 15: Installation Template
® ® 8 Installation Template Please check the dimensions before using the following diagram as a template for drilling the mounting holes; the printing process may have distorted the dimensions. 2.11” Figure 5 – Horizontal Mounting Surface Template Revision 1.2 Page 11... -
Page 16: Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty
Maretron’s option, of any product not meeting the above limited warranty and which is returned to Maretron; or if Maretron is unable to deliver a replacement that is free from defects in materials or workmanship, Purchaser’s payment for such product will be refunded. -
Page 17: Appendix A - Nmea 2000 Interfacing
® ® ® Appendix A – NMEA 2000 Interfacing ® GPS200 NMEA 2000 Periodic Data Transmitted PGNs PGN 126992 – System Time The GPS200 uses this PGN to provide a regular transmission of UTC time and date and to provide synchronism for measurement data. The factory default for periodic transmission rate is once per second. - Page 18 GPS200 User’s Manual The GPS200 uses this PGN to provide latitude and longitude referenced to WGS84. The factory default for periodic transmission rate is 10 times per second. The transmission of this PGN can be disabled or the transmission rate of this PGN can be changed (see PGN 126208 –...
- Page 19 ® ® 4: Latitude – Latitude in 1x10 degrees ("-" = south, “+” = north) 5: Longitude – Longitude in 1x10 degrees ("-" = west, “+” = east) 6: Altitude – Altitude referenced to WGS-84 in (resolution of 1x10 7: Type of System – This field is used to indicate type of GPS system. The GPS200 will show either 0 (GPS) or 3 (GPS+SBAS, factory default) dependent on whether the user has enabled SBAS.
- Page 20 GPS200 User’s Manual 4: Reserved (2 bits) – This field is reserved by NMEA; therefore, this field always contains a value of 0x3 (the GPS200 sets all reserved bits to a logic 1) 5: HDOP – This field is used to indicate the horizontal dilution of precision with a resolution of 1x10 (unitless).
- Page 21 ® ® ® GPS200 NMEA 2000 Non-Periodic Data Transmitted PGNs PGN 129538 – GNSS Control Status The GPS200 uses this PGN to provide the GNSS common satellite receiver parameter status. GPS200 sends this PGN only when requested by PGN 059904 (ISO Request). Field 1: SV Elevation Mask –...
- Page 22 6: Number of First Commanded Parameter (8 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x1 7: Maretron Vendor ID and Industry Code (16 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x9889 8: Number of Second Commanded Parameter (8 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x02 ®...
- Page 23 11: Software Code (16 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x0001, which is the identifier for this version of the Maretron proprietary protocol 12: Maretron Command (8 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x30, which will force the GPS Engine to restart as selected by the following field.