GPS160 Wireless

KEY FEATURES

Digital Yacht have unveiled their TriNav™ GPS160, a new, high performance positioning sensor using GPS, Glonass and the new Galileo satellite systems for exceptional positioning accuracies and redundancies. Typical accuracy is better than 1m and data can be set to output at up to 18Hz for smoother plotter track displays. TriNav™ software technology also improves positioning vulnerabilities that could occur through spoofing and local interference.

The device can be field programmed for a variety of modes such as single GNSS operation (eg Galileo only) as well as output configurations such as update rate, NMEA sentence structure etc.

The GPS160 wireless GPS antenna version is supplied with Digital Yacht NMEA to WiFi gateway for wireless navigation with tablets and iPads. The NMEA to WiFi gateway creates a secure, password protected wifi network on board to footprint the boat with data. It supports both UDP (for multiple connections) and TCP/IP interfaces for maximum compatibility with apps so you can be using a PC at the chart table with an iPad on deck.

The GPS160 also supports a simple external MOB (man-over-board) switch or device. When activated, the GPS160 creates a “synthesised” AIS SART MOB message on its NMEA output which can be interfaced with a local plotter for MOB identification. Most modern plotters support this with a clear MOB icon and instant bearing and distance information to navigate to the casualty.

Galileo is the new global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that has been developed over the past two decades. It joins the GPS and GLONASS systems and offers mariners a 3rd reliable positioning source. It is planned to be fully operational in 2020.

There are currently 22 satellites in usable condition (satellite is operational and contributing to the service provision), 2 satellites are in “testing” and 2 more are marked as not available. The final constellation should be deployed by 2020 and will consist of 30 satellites (24 operational and 6 spares).

SPECIFICATIONS

• 72 channel GPS, Glonass and Galileo GNSS positioning receiver
• Supplied with Digital Yacht Smart WLN10 NMEA to WiFi gateway for tablet navigation
• Supports both UDP (for multiple connections) and TCP/IP interfaces
• Set baud rate, SSID and password through Smart WLN10 web interface
• Typically sub 1m accuracy thanks to TriNav™ technology –combines all satellite data for optimum accuracy
• Can be configured as dedicated GPS, Glonass or Galileo only device
• Sophisticated anti-spoofing algorithm for robust positioning performance and interference rejection
• User/field selectable 4800, 38400 and 115200 baud operation through simple internal DIP switches
• Multiple formats of NMEA data output including datum information –user configurable through internal DIP switches
• 10m cable
• Up to 18Hz update rate (user selectable)
• Ultra low (<20mA) power consumption at 12V DC
• Input for MOB switch/system –when activated generates synthetic AIS MOB NMEA output to activate MOB position on plotter
• Professional system (ECDIS) support with datum sentence structure (DTM/GBS/GNS/GRS/GSA/GST)
• Puck installation or fits 3rd party industry standard 1” x 14TPI threaded mount