The GPS Unit, has been developed for the study of basic concepts about global positioning systems.
Technical Specifications
ATENG 10973 — GPS Unit
1EGPS. Unit:
Metallic box with handles.
The “ATENG 10973” unit mainly consists of two elements:
Unit-interface, which includes the GPS receiver element with a series of status
indicators.
Antenna in charge of the satellites signals reception: antenna RF with magnetic
base.
The communication between the unit and the PC is through a USB communication
connector.
The “ATENG 10973” has a set of LEDs to indicate the unit status: ATENG 10973
Switch and indicator of the unit status:
The ON switch serves to activate the unit. The LED indicates if the unit is operating. The “reset” button resets the receiver.
Tracking and positioning status indicators:
The “ATENG 10973” has a LED to indicate the tracking and fixing status.
Active antenna with amplifier incorporated and magnetic base to be fixed to metallic elements. Anntena RF 50 Ohm with magnetic
Acquisition times:
Hot start TTFF < 1 sec.
Warm start TTFF < 35 sec.
Cold start TTFF < 35 sec.
Positional accuracy:
Autonomous positional error = 2.5 m.
2EGPS/CCSOF. Computer Control Software:
Compatible with the current Windows operative systems.
Intuitive and friendly environment.
Easy to use software to control and monitor the ATENG 10973 receiver. It uses the serial protocol of
the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) version 1.83 to communicate with the
unit.
3Cables and accessories, for normal operation.
EGPS/CCSOF
4Manuals:
This unit is supplied with the following manuals: Required services, Assembly and Installation, Interface and Control software,
Starting-up, Safety, Maintenance & Practices manuals.
References 1 to 4: ATENG 10973 + EGPS/CCSOF + Cables and Accessories + Manuals are included in the minimum supply for enabling a
normal and full operation.
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