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SXBlue III-L

Rugged, Palm-sized Sub-Decimeter OmniSTAR®
L1/L2 RTK GPS Receiver The SXBlue III-L GPS is a compact GPS receiver that delivers sub-decimeter accuracy anywhere in the world using OmniSTAR®’s HP service. Its integrated lightweight design makes it the ideal choice for a variety of applications including GIS, Mining, Construction, Utilities, Agriculture, Surveying and Environmental, at a price you can afford. In addition to OmniSTAR, the SXBlue III-L is also capable of traditional RTK and post-processing for centimeter-level accuracy.

A Long Term Flexible Solution

Add a field computer that suits your application, and off-the-shelf software of your choice, and the SXBlue III-L GPS becomes the heart of a modular solution you can grow with. In today’s rapidly evolving computer technologies, its unique multi-port interface (independent Bluetooth, USB and RS-232 ports) helps to protect your long term investment by always allowing the use of up-to-date computer hardware, operating system and software. The SXBlue III-L GPS maximizes your productivity by working directly within your framework (Esri, Autodesk, Carlson, CMT, Intergraph, MapInfo, Digiterra, etc) both in the field and in the office.

Key Features

  • Worldwide 10cm accuracy
  • Smallest OmniSTAR VBS/XP/HP receiver in the world
  • Optional 1cm accuracy long range (50km) L1/L2 RTK
  • 60cm (95% confidence) using L1 SBAS
  • Patented technology allows the use of SBAS and
    OmniSTAR VBS under forest canopy
  • Integrated field-replaceable battery for full-day operation
  • Micro-sized GPS L1/L2/OmniSTAR antenna
  • Standard NMEA-0183 Output
  • Compact and Lightweight
  • Ultra-rugged and Waterproof
  • Bluetooth, USB and RS-232 Ports

Option

  • RTK Rover
  • RTK Base
  • 10 Hz and 20Hz
  • Future L2C upgrade
  • Auto-Dif

Worldwide Real-Time, All the Time!

The SXBlue III-L GPS uses innovative technology that puts dual frequency GPS, OmniSTAR, SBAS and RTK Network signals in one of the smallest packages ever. You get 51 channels of proven high accuracy real-time performance from a lightweight unit that fits in the palm of your hand. The SXBlue III-L GPS supports RTK base and rover configuration for places where real-time centimeter accuracy is required and no RTK Networks are available. In addition to OmniSTAR and RTK, you also have the option of using L1 SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN) for sub-meter mapping that the SXBlue has built its reputation on. Having the choice of OmniSTAR VBS/XP/HP, L1/L2 RTK or L1 SBAS for real-time mapping provides you with the flexibility that no other unit of this size and price can offer you.

Sub-Decimeter Real-Time Accuracy with OmniSTAR HP

OmniSTAR offers worldwide over-the-air correction services via a subscription. The SXBlue III-L GPS is capable of achieving 10cm (4 in) accuracy using the OmniSTAR HP service, 20cm (8 in) with the OmniSTAR XP service and submeter with the OmniSTAR VBS service. The VBS service can be used in areas where no free SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN) signal is available. It is ideal in all applications where submeter is sufficient. The SXBlue III-L GPS also provides with superior tracking performance and unique innovative real-time positioning that means no downtime even in the harshest conditions, making it ideal for a full-day DGPS work even under forest canopy.

Real-time Centimeter Accuracy with L1/L2 RTK

When higher accuracy than decimeter is required for your job, the SXBlue III-L GPS offers optional support for RTK (Real-Time Kinematic). If an RTK network is available in your area, you may activate the RTK Rover option on your SXBlue III-L GPS and connect to the network via a wireless link to achieve 1cm accuracy within seconds. The SXBlue III-L GPS also features the option to be used as a local RTK base station to output standard and proprietary differential correction formats such as RTCM 3.x, ROX and CMR.

Specifications

GPS Sensor
Receiver Type: L1/L2 GPS with OmniSTAR (VBS/XP/HP)
Channels: 48 channels, parallel tracking 12 x L1 C/A, 12 x L1P, 12 x L2C, 12 x L2P
L-Band Support : 1 channel
SBAS Support: 3 channels SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN and compatible) or L1 C/A (when not tracking SBAS). Features SBAS Ranging.
Update Rate: 1Hz default, optional 10Hz & 20Hz
Cold Start: 60s (no almanac or RTC)
Reacquisition: < 1s
Maximum Speed: 1607 km/h (999mph)
Maximum Altitude: 18,288m (60,000 ft)
Accuracy RMS (67%) 2dRMS (95%)
OmniSTAR HP178 : 6cm 10cm
OmniSTAR XP178 : 12cm 20cm
OmniSTAR VBS17: Submeter
RTK Horizontal16: 10mm + 1ppm 20mm + 1ppm
Post-processing (Horizontal)1: 10mm + 1ppm
SBAS1: 30cm 60cm
Autonomous1: 2.5m
Communication
Ports: Bluetooth, RS-232C, USB 2.0
Bluetooth Transmission: Class 1, 250m typical range 2
Bluetooth Frequency: 2.400 – 2.485 GHz
Fully Bluetooth pre-qualified: Bluetooth 2.0
Baud Rates: 4800 to 115200
Data I/O Protocol: NMEA 183, Binary
Data Output Datum: Autonomous: WGS 84 (G1150) SBAS: ITRF-2000 Local Correction: ouput datum follows datum of correction source
Timing Output: 1 PPS (HCMOS, active high, rising edge sync,10 kOhms, 10 pF load) 3
Event Marker Input: HCMOS, active low, falling edge sync, 10 kOhms, 10 pF load 3
Raw Measurement Data: Proprietary binary (Free RINEX utility)
Correction I/O Protocol4: RTCM 2.3, 3.x, CMR, CMR+, ROX
GPS Status LED: Power, GPS Lock, DGPS/RTK Position, DGPS/RTK Lock, Bluetooth connection
Battery Status LED: 5 LED’s bar graph
Power
Battery type: Field replaceable Lithium-Ion pack (Rechargeable in or outside of unit)
Battery Capacity: 3,900mAh. 7.2V (Average autonomy: 7+ hours)
Power Consumption: < 3.8W
Charging Time: 4-5 hours (with supplied charger)
Antenna Voltage Output: 5 VDC
Antenna Input Impedance: 50 Ohms
Environmental
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185 °F) 5
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185 °F)
Humidity: 95% non-condensing
Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS and Lead-free
Mechanical
Enclosure Material: Re-enforced Nylon
Battery Case Material: ABS
Enclosure Rating: Waterproof, IP-67
Immersion: 30cm, 30 minutes
Enclosure Dimensions: 14.1 x 8.0 x 5.6 cm (5.57 x 3.15 x 2.22 in.)
Weight: 517g (1.14 lbs)
Data Connectors: DB-9 Female USB Type B Female
Antenna Connector: SMA Female
Antenna
GPS Frequency Range: 1575 MHz ± 13 MHz, 1227 MHz ± 13 MHz
L-Band Freq Range: 1525 – 1560 MHz
Impedance 50 OHMs
Gain (without cable): 33dB ±2dB
Noise Figure: 1.9dB Max
Voltage/Current: 2.5-24Vdc/<35mA
Connector SMA female
Dimensions: 21.5mm H x66.8mm D (0.85in H x 2.63in D)
Weight: 113g (0.25 lb)
Temperature: -55°C to +85°C (-67°C to +185°C)
Humidity: Hermetically sealed
Standard Accessories
SXBlue III-L GPS Receiver Pole Bracket and Clamp Li-Ion Battery Pack (Field replaceable) RS-232 & USB Cables Li-Ion Charger Hard Shell Case Carrying Case (Belt/Shoulder) CD-ROM (manuals and utilities) L1/L2/OmniSTAR Antenna with 1.5m cable Soft Hat for antenna Antenna Mounting Plate Magnetic Mount
Field Activated Options
RTK Rover (includes RTK Base and 10Hz) RTK Base 10Hz and 20Hz Output Rates L2C (Future firmware upgrade) Auto-Dif
 
NOTES :

  1. Depends on multipath environment, number of satellites in view, satellite geometry, baseline length (for local services) and ionospheric activities. Stated accuracies for baseline lengths of up to 50 km
  2. Transmission in free space
  3. Free options available on serial port upon request
  4. Depends on activated options. CMR+ format is receive-only.
  5. Lithium-Ion battery performance degrades below -20oC (-4°F)
  6. RTK Base and Rover are optional field activated features
  7. Requires service subscription from OmniSTAR
  8. OmniSTAR XP/HP requires 45-60 minutes of observation to achieve the specified accuracy. Convergence time is considerably reduced when initialization is done on a known point© Copyright April 2011, Geneq inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without