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.
Chipset: SiRF Star III v3.1.1 firmware WAAS Enabled by default
Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A code: 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels: 20 channel all-in-view tracking
Sensitivity: -159 dBm
Accuracy Position: 10 meters, 2D RMS
~5 meters, 2D RMS WAAS enabled
Velocity: 0.1 m/s
Time: 1us synchronized to GPS time
Datum
Default: WGS-84
Protocol:
GPS Protocol: Default: NMEA 0183 (Secondary: SiRF Binary) SiRF Binary>> Position, Velocity, Altitude, Status and Control
GPS Output Data: NMEA 0183 MEA V2.2 Protocol and supports command: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL v2.2 (VTG and GLL are optional)
GPS Transfer Rate: Software Command setting (Default: 4800,n,8,1 for NMEA)
Acquisition Time
Reacquisition: 0.1 sec., average
Hot start: 1 sec., average
Warm start: 38 sec., average
Cold start: 42 sec., average
Dynamic Conditions
Altitude: 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max
Velocity: 515 meters /second (1000 knots) max
Acceleration: Less than 4g
Jerk: 20m/sec
Power
Main power input: 4.5V ~ 6.5V DC input
Power consumption: 80mA
Protocol Electrical level: TTL level,
Output voltage level: 0V~2.85V
Physical Characteristics
Dimension: 2.08" Dia (53mm dia, 19.2mm height)
Cable length: 60”
Operating temperature: -40F ~ +185F ( -40C to +85C)