GPS160 NMEA 2000 DIGITAL YACHT

Description

KEY FEATURES
Digital Yacht has introduced the TriNav™ GPS160, a GPS antenna with NMEA 0183. This is a new, high-performance position sensor that uses GPS, Glonass and the new Galileo satellite systems. As a result, it provides excellent position accuracy and redundancy. Typical accuracy is better than 1 m. The data can also be output at up to 18Hz for smoother plotter trajectory display. TriNav™ software technology also improves position inaccuracy that could arise through spoofing and local interference. The GPS160 NMEA 2000 model features the GPS160 GPS antenna with NMEA 2000 interface.

The device features a variety of field programmable functions. This includes stand-alone GNSS operation (e.g. Galileo only) as well as output configurations such as update rate, NMEA sentence structure, etc.

The GPS160 GPS antenna with NMEA 2000 version includes the Digital Yacht iKonvert NMEA 2000 gateway. This therefore allows for an easy and flexible NMEA 2000 installation without the need for cumbersome connection cables. It allows for an easy and slim 10m cable connection from the GPS160 to the nearest point on the NMEA 2000 backbone network. This allows the iKonvert to connect to it.

The GPS160 also supports a simple external MOB (man overboard) switch or device. When activated, the GPS160 generates a ‘synthetic’ AIS SART MOB message on the NMEA output. This can then be interfaced to a local plotter for MOB identification. Most modern plotters support this with a clear MOB icon. As well as immediate bearing and distance data for navigating to the victim.

Galileo
Galileo is the new global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that has been in development for the past two decades. It joins GPS and GLONASS and offers mariners a 3rd reliable source of positioning. It has been fully operational since 2020.

There are currently 22 satellites in operational status. This means that the satellite is working and adding to the service. There are then 2 satellites that are in “test” and 2 more have been marked as unavailable. The final formation now consists of 30 satellites (24 operational and 6 spare) as of 2020.

October 2023 – New features: All GPS160 models now have a new GNSS engine that supports QuadNav technology. These models now support the Chinese Beidou satellites (as well as GPS, Glonass and Galileo), meaning that all position, course and speed calculations above ground will now use the strongest satellite signals from a network of over 100 satellites. This results in improved time to first fix, stronger anti-interference, anti-spoofing and anti-interruption functionality, and improved power consumption (<25mA).

SPECIFICATIONS
72-channel GNSS positioning receiver GPS, Glonass, Beidou and Galileo
Supplied with iKonvert (NMEA2000-NMEA0183 converter) allowing easy and flexible NMEA 2000 installation
Typically sub-1 meter accuracy thanks to QuadNav™ technology – combines all satellite data for optimal accuracy
Can be configured as a dedicated GPS, Glonass, Beidou or Galileo device
Sophisticated anti-spoofing algorithm for strong positioning performance and interference rejection
User/field selectable 4800, 38400 and 115200 baud operation via simple internal DIP switches
Multiple NMEA data output formats including data information – user configurable via internal DIP switches
10 meter cable
Update rate up to 18Hz (user selectable)
Extremely low (<20mA) power consumption at 12V DC
Input for MOB switch/system – when activated produces AIS MOB NMEA composite output to activate MOB position on plotter
Supports effective system (ECDIS) with data proposal structure (DTM/GBS/GNS/GRS/GSA/GST)
Installs on puck or mounts on 3rd party 1” x 14TPI threaded base