APPENDIX > SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDIX

Specifications

Physical Specifications

Size:

5.7'' W x 3.2'' H x 1.9'' D

 

(14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm)

Weight:

13.6 oz (.39 kg)

Display:

3.75'' diagonal (9.5 cm) Transflective, 256-color

 

display with backlighting (480 x 320 pixels)

Case:

Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy,

 

waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7

Temp. Range:

5°F to 140°F (-15°C to 60°C)

Power

Battery:

Rechargeable lithium-ion

Battery Life:

4 to 15 hours based on backlight usage

Source:

11–35 VDC

Fuse:

3AG-1.5 Amp

Performance

Receiver:

Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver

Acquisition Times: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start)

 

Approx. 45 seconds (cold start)

 

Approx. 5 minutes (First Time/AutoLocate®)

Update Rate:

1/second, continuous

Accuracy

GPS:

15 meters (49 feet) RMS 95% typical

DGPS (USCG):

3–5 meters (10–16 ft), 95% typical

DGPS (WAAS):

< 3 meters (10 ft) 95% typical with DGPS

 

corrections

Velocity:

0.1 knot RMS steady state

Dynamics:

6 g's

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