The VGPS-500 is a GPS receiver with Bluetooth interface and built-in antenna for high sensitivity to track signal. It features a new stylish design, latest 20-channel SiRFstar III Low Power Chipset for high sensitivity and high performance. With Bluetooth version 2.0 and built-in ceramic patch antenna, the VGPS-500 provides faster acquisition times and improves accuracy in urban canyons and under dense foliage. It works with any Bluetooth enabled device including PDA, Smart Phone, Laptop/Tablet PC and etc. via Bluetooth Serial Port Profile. It has a built-in rechargeable battery with a battery life up to 15 hrs per full charge. The VGPS-500 satisfies a wide variety of applications that are purposes in automotive and outdoor recreation navigation systems.
Features
SiRF Star III high performance and low power consumption chipset
20 - channel GPS Receiver for fast acquisition and reacquisition
Positioning accuracy between 1 to 5 meters
Built-in ceramic patch antenna for high sensitivity
Superior performance in urban canyon and heavy foliage environment
Compatible with
Bluetooth
Serial
Port
Profile (SPP) completely
Bluetooth Version 2.0.
Slim, stylish and handy design
High performance battery life up to 15 hours of operation time in continuous mode.
Support NMEA0183 v2.2 data protocol or SiRF binary code
Specifications
Electrical Characteristics (Receiver)
GPS Chipset SiRF Star III
Frequency L1, 1.57542 MHz
C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 20 all-in view tracking
Sensitivity -159 dBm
Accuracy
Position Horizontal 10m 2D RMS (SA off)
WAAS enabled 5m 2D RMS (SA OFF)
Time 1 micro-second synchronized to GPS time
Velocity 0.1m/sec 95 %( SA off)
Datum
Datum WGS-84
Acquisition Rate
Hot start 1 sec., average (with ephemeris and almanac valid)
Warm start 38 sec., average (with almanac but not ephemeris)
Cold start 42 sec., average (neither almanac nor ephemeris)
Reacquisition 0.1 sec, average (interruption recovery time)
Protocol
GPS Output Data NMEA 0183 protocol, and supports command GGA (1sec), GSA(1 sec), GSV (5 sec), RMC (1sec)( VTG and GLL are optional)
GPS transfer rate 9600,N, 8 , 1
Dynamic Condition
Acceleration Limit Less than 4G
Altitude Limit 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max
Velocity Limit 515 meters/sec. (1,000 knots)max
Jerk Limit 20m/sec**3
Power
Voltage Built-in rechargeable battery and 5V Dcinput Charging circuit
Operation Time 15 hr. in continuous mode after fully recharged
Physical Characteristics
Dimension 78mm x 45mm x 19mm
Temperature
Operating -20°~60°C
Storage -30°~ 80°C
Humidity Up to 95% non-condensing
Bluetooth Specification
Bluetooth V2.0+EDR Compliant
Supply Voltage: 2.8V ~ 3.3V
Frequency
Range
: 2.402 ~ 2.480 GHz
Receiver Sensitivity: -80 dBm
Transmit Power: Class 2
Transmitting
Range
: 10 m (Depends on environment)
Power Consumption: 30 mA (Typical)
