Introduction

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To integrate the Acutime 2000, the OEM only needs to add a standard serial interface port on the host system and develop a software interface. Commonly used interface protocols, such as NMEA 0183, and the software interface tool (the Timing Receiver Monitor), simplify this task, minimizing the engineering costs associated with integrating the Acutime 2000.

1.2Acutime 2000 GPS Smart Antenna Features

The Acutime 2000 has many features common to previous products in the Trimble family of smart antennas, including:

an 8 to 36-volt DC power supply with protection against reverse polarity.

Trimble's advanced multi-channel GPS receiver architecture, including:

the reference oscillator

the synthesizer and IF circuits

the digital signal processing hardware

a microprocessor

the serial interface circuitry

a patch GPS antenna with a proprietary pre-amp design for excellent performance against jamming signals.

a sealed, waterproof connector supporting both the power and interface connections.

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