DGPS receiver for Precision Farming: INVICTA 115

The New Invicta 115 receiver combines the high-performance of our differential correction dGPS receiver with a matched antenna all in ONE waterproof enclosure. The new hand-sized 115 Smart Antenna provides continuous measurements even in the harshest conditions. Its small size makes it easy and convenient to use in almost any application.

Invicta 115 Manual

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The Invicta 115 provides real-time, high accuracy navigation solutions by combining GPS and free corrections broadcast from Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) around the world. SBAS includes the Wide-Area Augmentation System (WAAS), the European Geo-Stationary Navigational System (EGNOS) and the MTSAT Satellite based Augmentation System (MSAS), covering most of the Asia and Pacific air space.

The Invicta 115 generates 10 solutions per second using standard GPS data messages (NMEA). High performance satellite tracking ensures position latencies on the order of 100 milliseconds...this means that the Invicta 115 tells you where you are, not where you were.

The Invicta 115 also has Raven's Ultra-Path feature which improves normal EGNOS performance and solves many of the problems associated with using SBAS for guidance applications without adding latency.

Features:

High performance 10Hz solution updates
Sub meter differential GPS accuracy (RMS)
10 channel GPS, 1 WAAS
Dual serial RS232 ports
Rugged, water-proof enclosure
Free Software upgrades via internet
Best technical support in the industry featuring 1 year warranty
RADAR (ARPA) speed log output
EP455 Electrical Compliant with load dump protection

Specifications:

Operating Temperature: -40° to + 70° C
Relative Humidity: 99% non-condensing
Altitude: 18300 m
Maximum velocity: 2000 km/h
Acceleration: 2 G

Physical Characteristics:
Size: 140mm D X 76mm H
Weight: Approximately < 400 g
Power requirements: 9 - 16 VDC
Power consumption: 4 watts typical
8 pin circular, dual serial RS232 ports

Technical Specifications
10 parallel channels; tracks up to 10 satellites
10 Hz position updates
Differential accuracy better than 1 meter horizontal RMS
NMEA v2.2 Protocol
RTCM INPUT

Acquisition Time
Warm start: 40 seconds
Re-Acquisition: 1 second
Cold start: 6 minutes (typical)

Invicta 210:

DGPS Receiver with Beacon and EGNOS Differential

Raven-GPS Invicta high-performance receivers are the key to acquiring successful position and navigation solutions. The Invicta DGPS receiver series provide real-time, sub meter (rms) accuracy with proven ruggedness and product reliability.

Raven’s Invicta 210L is the smallest and lightest GPS and DGPS radio beacon and WAAS receiver available. It’s performance is hard to beat as the 210L combines a high performance GPS receiver and a dual channel beacon receiver with superior impulse noise performance. Beacon signal selection is completely automatic or you may manually select the desired beacon signal. Plus it is compatible with the EGNOS System.

Invicta 210 Manual

Product Sheet

The Invicta 210L comes ready to play and its light weight and small size make it ideal for man-portable applications. No software is required to set up the Invicta 210L receiver....just plug it in and you’re ready to go.

The Invicta 210L is available with Raven’s TBA-2 antenna. The TBA-2 is the smallest and lightest combination GPS and DGPS radiobeacon loop antenna. See “Raven antennas” for more information.

Features:

Front panel display and control.
Dual serial RS232 ports up to 38.4 K.
Supports almost all NMEA format messages.
Position solutions at up to 10 per second with 10Hz option.
Interfaces to marine gyro compass using a Raven GIB-1S.
1 year 48-hour repair or replace warranty included.
Versatile message handling capabilities.
Utility features including built-in acreage calculation.
Simulated Doppler radar output.
RADAR (ARPA) speed log output.
Regulated power output for special applications.
Easy interfacing to Raven lightbar guidance systems

Specifications:

Acquisition Time
Cold Start: 6 minutes typical, 15 minutes max
Warm Start: 40 seconds
Re-Acquisition: 1 second
Position Accuracy: < 1 m rms
Power Requirements: 11-32 VDC
Power Consumption: < 5 watts @ 12 VDC
Dimensions: 53 mm H X 145 mm B x 211 mm D 2.1”h x 5.7”w x 8.3”d
Weight: < 1.3 kg
Connector/Ports: 2 RS-232 I/O
Operating Temperature: -40° to +70°C
Optional Features: 10 solutions per sec
Maximum Velocity: 1852 km/h
Relative Humidity: 95% non-condensing
Altitude: 18300 m
Number of Channels: 10 GPS, 2 Beacon
Acceleration: 2G

Standard MBA-2 GPS/Beacon Antenna

GPS Antenna Specifications:
Frequency: 1575 MHz
Gain: 38 ± 2 db (max)
Axial Rate: 3 db (max)
Noise Figure: 2.5 db (max)
Termination: Z0 = 50 ohms

MBA-2 MSK Beacon Loop Antenna Specifications:
Bandpass: 283.5 KHz to 325 KHz ± 1 db
Effective Height: 1 ± 0.1 Meters
Gain vs. Azimuth: Omni, ± 1 db
Sensitivity: -12 db uV/(meters • Hz1/2)
Termination: Z0 = 50 ohms

Environmental:
Operating Temperature: -40° to +70°C
Weight: < 1.3 lbs.

Size and Weight:
Height: 89 mm
Diameter: 114 mm
Weight: < 590 g

Other:
Connection: TNC
Packaging: Entire assembly potted in closed cell marine foam
Mounting: Standard marine mount, 1” - 14

Invicta 310:

DGPS Beacon/WAAS L-Band Satellite
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Integrated high-performance GPS receiver with EGNOS, radiobeacon and L-BAND Satellite differential capability.
Raven-GPS Invicta high-performance receivers are the key to acquiring successful position and navigation solutions. The Invicta DGPS receiver series provide real-time, sub meter (rms) accuracy with proven ruggedness and product reliability.
The Raven Invicta 310 provides the user a choice of differential correction services. A sophisticated dual channel beacon receiver with superior impulse noise performance provides automatic tracking of USCG, Canadian or IALA network of radiobeacons providing free DGPS service. The Invicta 310 also has a satellite differential receiver for OmniSTAR subscription based services.

Invicta 310 Manual

Product Flyer

The Invicta 310 also provides Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS includes the US FAA’s WAAS, Europe’s EGNOS and Japan's MSAS geo-satellite systems) differential service.
A front panel display provides the user with easy access to menu screens for configuring the receiver and displaying vital satellite and easy to read system performance information. The Invicta 310 also features some of the industry's most advanced message handling features and includes many built-in software features such as Doppler radar and ARPA Radar speed log output. Additional PC software is included to provide the user with navigation, position and data collection utilities.
The Invicta 310 comes ready to play. No software is required to set up the Invicta 310 receiver....just plug it in and you're ready to go.
Raven's advanced technology MBA-4 antenna is included with the Invicta 310 Receiver for optimal performance. The MBA-4 combines a GPS/L-band helix antenna and DGPS radiobeacon loop antenna with magnetic sensing technology used to eliminate the grounding requirements typical of beacon antenna systems.

Features:

Sub meter differential GPS accuracy
10 channel GPS, dual-channel beacon, WAAS, L-Band (OmniSTAR) receiver
Position solutions at 10 per second
Front panel user interface for convenient configuration
Two serial RS232 I/O ports
Supports almost all NMEA format messages
Advanced message features including time tagging & port pass through
Simulated Doppler radar output
RADAR (ARPA) speed log output
Rugged, weatherproof enclosure
Free Software upgrades via internet
2 year warranty

Specifications:

Acquisition Time
Warm start: 40 seconds
Re-Acquisition: 1 second
Cold Start: 6 minutes (typical)
NMEA messages: ALM, DTM, GGA, GLL, GRS, GST, GSA, GSV, MSK, MSS, RMC, VTG, ZDA plus other Raven proprietary NMEA messages.
Cold Start: 6 minutes typical, 15 minutes max
Warm Start: 40 seconds
Re-Acquisition: 1 second

Environmental/Operating Conditions:

Operating Temperature: -40° to + 70° C (-40° to + 160° F)

Relative Humidity: 95% non-condensing

Altitude: 60,000 feet

Maximum velocity: 1000 knots

Acceleration: 2 G

Physical Characteristics

Invicta 310 Receiver

Front panel LCD display and control panel

Size: 2.1"H x 5.7" W x 8.3" D (53mm H x 144mm W x 210mm D)

Weight: Less than 3 pounds (< 1.3 kg)

MBA-4 Antenna

Size: 7.5"H x 4.5" D (190mm H x 114 mm D)

Weight: 20 Ounces

Technical Specifications

GPS Receiver Performance

Channels

10-channel, parallel tracking

Tracks up to 10 satellites, L1 GPS

L1, C/A code, with carrier phase smoothing

Position Update Return: Up to 10Hz

Accuracy: Differential accuracy better than 1 meter horizontal RMS (assumes >/= 4 satellites, PDOP < 4)

Beacon Receiver Performance

Channels: 2 independent channels, 1 blanking channel

Frequency Range: 283.5 - 325.0 kHz

Frequency Selection: Automatic/Manual

Channel Spacing: 500 Hz

MSK bit rate: 50, 100, 200 bps

Demodulation: Minimum Shift Keying (MSK)

Sensitivity: 2.5 µ V/m for 10 dB SNR

Adjacent Channel Rejection: > 36 dB at 1KHz, > 28 dB at 500 Hz

L-Band Performance

Frequency Range: 1525 - 1559 MHz

Sensitivity: -120 dBm for <10(-3) BER

Tuning mode: Automatic/Manual

ACR: 50 kHz spacing > 25dB, 1MHz spacing > 60 dB

Power

Requirements: 11 - 32 VDC

Consumption: < 5 watts @ 12 VDC

Connectors: (2) RS-232 I/O, TNC antenna connector, 4 pin power connector