Thursday, November 20, 2008
     
     



Altina GPS (USB)
Price: $69.95



Features:
  1. Built-in SiRF Star II / Low Power high performance chipset
  2. Tracks up to 12 satellites at a time
  3. Optional communication level : RS-232 and TTL
  4. Hardware interface: USB
  5. Built-in WAAS/EGNOS Demodulator
  6. Precise position accuracy: DGPS capability corrects position within 1-5 meters.
  7. Waterproof design
  8. Easy to use without any initialization.
  9. LED indicator: LED “ ON” –power connected / LED “ BLINKING” – device positioned


Specifications:

  1. General
    • Format: NMEA0183 V2.2
    • Chipset: SiRF Star IIe/LP3
    • Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHZ
    • Code: C/A code
    • Selectable Baud Rate: 4800-Default, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps
    • Sensitivity: -173dBW
    • DGPS: Enable (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS)
      • WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS Position: < 2.2 meters horizontal 95% of time; < 5 meters vertical 95% of time
  2. Acquisition Time (averaged)
    • Reacquisition: 0.1 seconds
    • Snap start: < 3 seconds (at < 25 minutes off period)
    • Cold start: < 45 seconds
    • Warm start: < 38 seconds
    • Hot start: < 8 seconds
    • Update rate: 1 second continuously
  3. Receiver Accuracy
    • Accuracy: 5-25 meter CEP without SA
    • Velocity: 0.05 meters per second without SA
    • Time: 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time
  4. Dynamic
    • Altitude: < 18,000 meters
    • Velocity: < 515 meter per second
    • Acceleration: 4G
    • Jerk: 20 meters per second max
  5. Interface
    • Protocol
      • Standard: GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG
      • Optional: GLL, VTG or SiRF binary
    • Connecton Interface: RS-232+CMOS TTL and RS-232+DGPS
    • Datum: WGS84
  6. Physical characteristics
    • Dimension: 59.32 x 51.28 x 20.3 mm (L x W x D)
    • Weight: 100g
    • Input Voltage: Power from USB (4.5 to 5.5VDC)
    • Backup power: 3V rechargeable lithium-ion battery; up to 500 hours discharge
  7. Environment
    • Operating Temperature: -40 °C ~ +85 °C
    • Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ +100°C
    • Humidity: 5% ~ 95%; non-condensing