GlobalSat BU-353 WaterProof WAAS Enabled USB GPS Receiver

Overview:

The WAAS enabled BU-353 GPS Receiver can be utilized in a variety of applications that may require a magnetic mounting with a waterproof configuration. With non-slip on the base and its compact design, the BU-353 is completely self-contained and waterproof. It incorporates the latest SiRF Star III GPS chipset and an active patch antenna so you receive the highest degree of GPS accuracy. Typical application may include, but not limited to marine, aviation, and commercial environments in such uses as fire truck, police cars, buses, utility & long haul vehicles. The extended 5 feet long cable allows for easy routing behind headliners and side panels to terminate at a USB connector for interfacing with your Laptop / ibook. / PowerBook.

Features:

• SiRF Star III High Performance GPS chipset - WAAS
• High sensitivity (Tracking Sensitivity: -159 dBm)
• Extremely fast TTFF (Time To First Fix) at low signal level
• Support NMEA 0183 data protocol
• Built-in SuperCap to reserve system data for rapid satellite acquisition
• Built-in patch antenna
• Super-cohesive magnetic for mounting on the car
• USB interface connection port
• Waterproof and non-slip on the bottom
• LED indicator for GPS fix or not fix LED OFF: Receiver switch off LED ON: No fix, signal searching LED Flashing: Position fixed

Specifications:

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  Chipset: SiRF Star III v3.1.1 firmware WAAS Enabled

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  Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHz

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  C/A code: 1.023 MHz chip rate

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  Channels: 20 channel all-in-view tracking

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  Sensitivity: -159 dBm

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  Accuracy Position: 10 meters, 2D RMS ~ 5 meters, 3D RMS WAAS enabled

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  Velocity: 0.1 m/s

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  Time: 1us synchronized to GPS time

Datum:

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  Default: WGS-84

Acquisition Time:

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  Reacquisition: 0.1 sec., average

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  Hot start: 1 sec., average

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  Warm start: 38 sec., average

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  Cold start: 42 sec., average

Dynamic Conditions:

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  Altitude: 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max

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  Velocity: 515 meters /second (1000 knots) max

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  Acceleration: Less than 4g

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  Jerk: 20m/sec

Power:

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  Main power input: 4.5V ~ 6.5V DC input

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  Power consumption: 80mA

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  Protocol Electrical level: TTL level,

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  Output voltage level: 0V~2.85V

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  Baud rate: 4,800 bps

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  Output message: NMEA 0183 GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL

Physical Characteristics:

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  Dimension: 53mm diameter, 19.2mm height

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  Cable length: 65”

• Operating temperature: -40C to +85C

Package Contents:

• BU-353-S4 USB GPS Receiver
• Suction Cup
• CD-ROM (User Manual & GPS Info Test Utility)
• Manual