Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Regulations

See Safety information.

Specifications

General

Value

Notes

Operating DC voltage input range

9 to 11 V DC
Maximum 5 W output

 

11 to 30 V DC
fully functional

 

Output DC power

 

typically 12.8 V

 

Maximum 4 A output

 

Temperature range

-20 to +55 °C

Functional (complies with standards)

-30 to +65 °C

Functional

-40 to +85 °C

Storage

TX power consumption,
Ta = 20 to 25 °C,
no GNSS load

typically 7 to 10 W

RFout = +30.0 dBm (1 W),
403 to 473 MHz, Vin = 11 to 30 V DC

typically 14 to 18 W

RFout = +37.0 dBm (5 W),
403 to 473 MHz, Vin = 11 to 30 V DC

typically 24 to 32 W

RFout = +40.0 dBm (10 W),
403 to 473 MHz, Vin = 11 to 30 V DC

typically 55 to 72 W

RFout = +44.0 dBm (25 W),
403 to 473 MHz, Vin = 11 to 30 V DC

typically 76 to 101 W

RFout = +45.4 dBm (35 W),
403 to 473 MHz, Vin = 11 to 30 V DC

Tx power consumption,
Ta = 20 °C to 25 °C,
GNSS load = 4 A

typically 63 to 66

RFout = +30.0 dBm (1 W),
403 to 473 MHz, Vin = 11 to 30 V DC

typically 70 to 75

RFout = +37.0 dBm (5 W),
403 to 473 MHz, Vin = 11 to 30 V DC

typically 82 to 89

RFout = +40.0 dBm (10 W),
403 to 473 MHz, Vin = 11 to 30 V DC

typically 113 to 130 W

RFout = +44.0 dBm (25 W),
403 to 473 MHz, Vin = 11 to 30 V DC

typically 76 to 101 W

RFout = +45.4 dBm (35 W),
403 to 473 MHz, Vin = 11 to 30 V DC

Rx power consumption,
Ta = 20 to 25 °C

GNSS load = 4 A

typically 2.0 to 2.7 W

403 to 473 MHz, Vin = 11 to 30 V DC

Power consumption in sleep mode (SL+S=8) Ta = 20 to 25 °C

No GNSS load

typically 58 to 59 W

403 to 473 MHz, Vin = 11 to 30 V DC

Power consumption in sleep mode (SL+S=8) Ta = 20 to 25 °C

No GNSS load

typically 0.7 to 1.4 W

403 to 473 MHz, Vin = 11 to 30 V DC

Inrush current,
DC voltage turned ON

<20 A

 

Vibration

TBD

 

ESD 1

± TBD kV

Antenna connector Acc. to EN 61000-4-2

± TBD KV

Data port Acc. to EN 61000-4-2

Weight

1.96 kg

 

IP classification

IP67

 

Dimensions

231.2 × 151.2 × 77.0 mm

 

1 Measured under normal ambient conditions, TA = 20 to 25 °C. When the device is used in different environment, the results may change significantly. It is recommended to use external ESD protection in demanding conditions.

Radio

 

 

Receiver

Transmitter

Notes

Test conditions: V DC = +12 V, Ta = 20 to 25 °C unless otherwise noted

Frequency range 12

403 to 473 MHz

 

Tuning range

70 MHz

 

Channel bandwidth

12.5, 25 kHz

 

Channel spacing

12.5, 25 kHz

Programmable

Maximum RF frequency step

6.25 kHz

 

Frequency stability

±0.5 ppm

 

-40 to +85 °C
(referenced to +25 °C)

Maximum receiver input power without damage

+10 dBm

 

 

Maximum receiver input power without transmission errors

-10 dBm

 

 

Transmitter power

 

+30.0 (1W) dBm
+37.0 (5 W) dBm
+40.0 (10 W) dBm
+44.0 (25 W) dBm
+45.4 (35 W) dBm

 

Communication mode

Half-duplex

 

Frequency change time

typically 20 ms

 

Immunity test

3 V/m

 

1 Firmware rejects 405.925 to 406.176 MHz frequencies. The frequency band is reserved internationally for emergency transmitters as specified by FCC reference FCC 04-75.

2 In Canada, this product is certified to use frequencies 406.1 to 430 MHz and 450 to 470 MHz. Using this device in Canada outside these frequencies is prohibited.

Data modem

Timing

RS-232

Electrical interface

RS-232

Data speed of RS-232 interface

9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps

Data bits

8N1, 8N2, 8E1, 8E2, 8O1, 8O2

Modulation (on-air bit rate)

 

4FSK

19200 bps (25 kHz)
9600 bps (12.5 kHz)

GMSK

19200, 16000, 9600, 4800 bps (25 kHz)
9600, 8000, 4800 bps (12.5 kHz)

Air Interface Encryption

None

Data format

Asynchronous data