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APPENDIX A: 958 system technical specifications

TABLE 16: 2201/2301 technical specifications

Physical features

Interfacing

Self-contained 12-channel L1 GPS/WAAS pod

Prime power:10 to 36 VDC (12V and 24V system).

antenna-receiver.

2.4 watts typical at 12V. Reverse polarity protected

Dimensions: 4.5" (114mm) diameter x 3.79" (96mm)

and load dump protected.

high.

Input messages:Auxiliary (RTCM SC104) messages

Weight: 1.2 lb. maximum excluding cable (0.55 kg).

1, 3, 9. Output messages: NMEA GGA, GSA, GSV,

Cable (normal installation): 22 Ga conductors

RMC, VTG, ZDA, GLL.

foil-shielded cable, environmentally sealed (50-foot

Serial communications: RS-232 asynchronous data

cable supplied).

port, Main port IN/OUT plus AUX input; 19,200 baud

Mounting: 1-14 UNS threads x 1" deep for mast

standard (both ports user-selectable from 300 to

mounting, and 3 x 10-32 UNF screws for deck

19,200 baud). Default baud rate = 9600.

mounting (2201-only).

 

Connector receptacle with 7 male contacts. Mating:

 

Switchcraft EN3C7FC or equivalent.

 

Performance

Environmental

Acceleration: 4 Gs (39.2 m/s2), Jerk: 2 m/s3

Operating temperature: -30 to +75°C (standard).

Velocity: 1852 km/h (514 m/s) max.

Storage temperature: -55 to +90°C.

Position accuracy: <3 m 2dRMS.

Humidity: SAE J1455/4.2 Procedure I/II.

Time-to-first-fix (TTFF): Hot start - 20 seconds typical,

Waterproof: Fully sealed unit. Meets MIL-STD 810E

with current almanac. Warm start - 45 seconds

method 512.3 (equivalent to 6-foot, 30-minutes

typical, with current almanac. Cold start - 2 minutes

submersion).

typical, with no almanac.

Shock: MIL-STD 810E Method 506.4, Procedure I,

 

IV.

Re-acquisition time: <1 second typical to re-acquire

Vibration: MIL-STD 810E Method 514.4 Category 8.

(five-second obscuration). 3 seconds typical to

Salt spray: MIL-STD 810E Method 509.3 (48 hours).

re-acquire (60-minute obscuration).

Sand and dust: MIL-STD 810E Method 510.3.

Channel allocation: 10 GPS channels plus two WAAS

ESD: IEC 1000-4-2 level 2 (-8 kV to +8 kV).

satellites.

EMI: FCC Class B, European CE, 89/EEC EN55022

Coarse acquisition: C/A code (1.023 MHz chip rate),

class B, EN50082-1.

code and carrier phase tracking.

Ultraviolet light protection: ASTM G53-88.

Sensitivity: -135 dBm (antenna input level).

 

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Contents Integrated Navigation System Limited warranty policy Contents Page Section ONE Introducing Checking the 958 package958BDM-CA Section TWO Installing and wiring Bench-testingMounting Choosing the best 958 locationMounting recommendations Flush-mounting Yoke-mountingWiring Avoiding cable wiring shortcutsUnderstanding the interface connectors Do thisElectrical power requirements Connecting the 958 to ship’s powerSection TWO Installing and wiring Page Section Three Installing and wiring the 2201 or Checking the 2201 and 2301 partsMounting and wiring Choosing the best mounting locationMounting and wiring To mount the 2201 onto a deck or any other flat surfaceUsing a standard antenna mount Mounting the 2301 on an antenna mount Re-fabricating the 958 connector Wiring connections for 2201/2301 cableDescription Wire color Pin Section Four Installing and wiring Choosing the best 2701 mounting locationConnecting the 2701 to Wiring connections for 2701 cableConnector 7-pin Connector 25-pin Function Installing the AN205-P antenna Connecting the 2701 to the antennaChoosing the best antenna mounting location Page Section Five Checking out the system Turning the 958 on and offInstallation-test checklist Selecting differential optionsWiring the connector pins Nmea connector pinsSection SIX Interfacing the 958 system Configuring the Nmea output ports Aux connector pinsSetup options for the Nmea port Setting ChoicesChoosing the output format Displaying Nmea output sentences Choosing the talker ID Choosing the lat/lon precisionChoosing the checksum setting Choosing the output rateChoosing the waypoint identification ID Selecting an independent Nmea output-port datumUsing 200 ppnm output Configuring the RS-232 portUsing SC-104 Using copy port 1 and copy portConnecting the 958 to a remote display Connecting the 958 to a video cameraUsing the port off setting About the diagnostic settingConnecting two Northstar units Assembling the cableTerminating the cable 958-to-958 wiring 958 Function Pin #AUX Connector Setting the anchor-watch alarm honk 952/951/941 to 958 wiring952 Function 958 951 Pin # 941 Section Seven Troubleshooting and servicing the 958 system Troubleshooting installation problemsTroubleshooting the 958 installation Video Setup screen Troubleshooting the 2201 and 2301 installation ThenTroubleshooting the 2701 and AN205-P installation Getting technical support Contacting NorthstarUsing the Dealer Express web pages Obtaining software updatesReturning a 958 for service Hearing from youSection Seven Troubleshooting and servicing the 958 system Page Appendix a 958 system technical specifications 958 technical specificationsPhysical features/environmental Interfacing 2201/2301 technical specifications Physical features InterfacingPerformance Environmental 2701 technical specifications Waas

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