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GR-89 GPS Receiver Module

Main Features

SiRF GSC3f/LP chipset with embedded ARM7TDMI CPU available for customized applications in firmware. 20-Channel GPS Receiver for fast acquisition and reacquisition. Very compact size, only 25.4 * 25.4 * 3 mm. 200,000 effective correlators for fast Time To First Fix (TTFF), even at poor satellite signal. Built-in WAAS/EGNOS Demodulator. Low power consumption with Advanced Trickle-Power and Push-To-Fix mode. Support NMEA-0183 v2.2 data protocol and SiRF binary code. Real time navigation for location based services. For Car Navigation, Marine Navigation, Fleet Management, AVL and Location-Based Services, Auto Pilot, Personal Navigation or touring devices, Tracking devices/systems and Mapping devices application.

Specifications

Acquisition at low signal levels: Cold/Warm/Hot start: 42/38/1 sec. (average) Position Accuracy: Autonomous: <10 meters at 2DRMS. SBAS: <7 meters at 2DRMS, WAAS corrected. DGPS: 1-5 meters at DGPS corrected. Receiver: Tracking : L1/CA code Channel : 20
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Max. Update rate: 1 HZ Time mark output 1 pulse/sec, aligned with GPS time 0.1 usec Max. Altitude/Velocity : < 60,000 ft / < 1,000 knots. Protocol Support : NMEA-0183, SiRF Binary, AI3/F Datum: WGS-84 (default), selectable for other Datum. Processing Core 200,000+ effective correlators for fast TTFF and high sensitivity acquisition. Processor Type: ARM7TDMI Processor Speeds 49 MHZ Integrated program Flash 4Mbit Minimum tracking signal levels: -159 dBm Interface : CMOS 3V Dimension: 25.4 x 25.4 x 3 mm Weight: 3 g Operating Temperature : -20 to +70 Storage Temperature: -40 to +85 Operating Humidity: 5% to 95%, No Condensing Power : input voltage 3.3V ~ 5.5VDC Operational current: less than 65 mA (without antenna) RF DC power supply for active antenna max 50 mA
: According to SiRF GSC3f/LP specification.
Module snapshot and pin out definition.

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Mechanical dimension (unit mm)

Recommend PCB layout

Pin assignment
Pin 3 Pin Name VCC_IN GND BOOT_SEL Type I G I Function description 3.3 ~ 5 V supply input Ground Boot selection. Pull high this pin at power on stage for flash programming. RXDA TXDA TXDB RXDB GPIO14 RF_ON I O O I I/O O Serial Data input A Serial Data Output A Serial Data Output B Serial Data input B General purpose I/O. flash at 1Hz when position is fixed. Indication for RF power supply. Flashes in trickle power mode.
Product series GND GND GND GND GND GND GND RF_IN GND V_ANT_IN G G G G G G G I I I O I I I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O O Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground GPS signal input Ground Antenna power supply input Antenna power supply, 3.0V RTC and backup SRAM power, 2.6 ~ 3.6 VDC. Reset, active low General purpose I/O General purpose I/O General purpose I/O General purpose I/O General purpose I/O General purpose I/O 1 PPS output, synchronized with GPS time. TIME_MARK 1 PPS output, 1us/s 30 GND G Ground With HOLUX, You never lose the way!

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GR-83 GPS Receiver

Features
Use Holux high performance GPS module. Independent operation board. Direct communication interface with computer. 20 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition. High speed signal acquisition. Built-in WAAS/EGNOS Demodulator. Low power consumption with Advanced Trickle-Power and Push-To-Fix mode. Optional Rechargeable battery for memory and RTC backup and for fast Time to First Fix (TTFF). Support NMEA0183 v2.2 data protocol and SiRF binary code. Enhanced algorithms provide superior navigation performance in urban, canyon and foliage environments. For Car Navigation , Marine Navigation, Fleet Management, AVL and Location-Based Services , Auto Pilot ,Personal Navigation or touring devices, Tracking devices/systems and Mapping devices application. Ver. A compatible to Holuxs GR-88 module on top side, GR-86 module on bottom side. Ver. B compatible to Holuxs GR-88 module on top side, GR-89 module on bottom side.

Specifications

Snap Start Hot Start Warm Start Cold Start < 3 sec (at < 25 minutes off period ). 1 sec(typ). 38 sec(typ). 42 sec(typ).
Satellite Reacquisition 100 ms Time Accuracy Channels Position Accuracy Receiver Protocol Maximum Altitude Maximum Velocity m CEP without SA L1, C/A code NMEA V2.2, 4800, 8, N, 1 or SiRF Binary < 60,000 feet < 1,000 knots
Max. Update Rate RF Connector Dimension Weight Firmware Upgrade Time Mark Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity
1 Hz MMCX, MCX or SMA 40.6(W) x 71.1(L) x 13.5(H) (mm) (height of connector included) 11 g Flash EPROM field programming software available Output 1 pulse/sec, aligned with GPS time 0.1 usec -10 to +60 degree C -20 to +70 degree C 5% to 95%, no condensing
Electrical specifications
Less than 75 mA without antenna
Electrical Output specification
Interface 1 RS-CMOS 3V GPIO NMEA output protocol: Baud rate: 4800 bps Data bit: 8 Parity: N Stop bit: 1 Output format: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC.(VTG , GLL, RMS option) Output terminal and definition 20-pin header (2.0 mm pitch) DB9 female, RS-232 output (optional for TEST board)
11.8 mm. 34.3 mm. 3.6 mm. 5.8 mm.

64.8 mm.

71.1 mm.

2.0 mm. 18.0 mm. 20 19

0.8 mm.
2.0 mm. 3.15 mm. 3.15 mm.

1.95 mm. 11.3 mm.

40.6 mm.
J4, 20-pin connector (2 mm pitch) pin definition
Pin Pin Name NC VCC_5V NC NC NC VCC_3V nRESET GPIO1 GPIO2 GPIO3 GPIO4 GND TXA RXA No function +3.3 ~ +5V DC power input for 5 model No function for -3 model No function No function for -5 model regulated 3V power input for -3 model Reset input, active low General purpose I/O pin General purpose I/O pin General purpose I/O pin General purpose I/O pin, LED flash when tracking Ground Serial Data output A Serial Data input A Function description

GND TXB RXB GND GPIO5

Ground Serial Data output B Serial Data input B Ground General purpose I/O pin, BOOT_SEL, Reserved for re-programming flash.

GND TIMEMARK NC

Ground 1 PPS time mark output No function
J7, 3-pin connector (2.54 mm pitch) pin definition. Available in test board.
Pin Pin Name TXDA RXDA GND Function description Serial Data output A, RS-232 Serial Data input A, RS-232 Ground
J8, 3-pin connector (2.54 mm pitch) pin definition. Available in test board.
Pin Pin Name TXDB RXDB GND Function description Serial Data output B, RS-232 Serial Data input B, RS-232 Ground
J10, 2-pin connector (2.54 mm pitch) BOOT Selection. Short these two pins at power on stage will set CPU into boot mode. Used for flash program update. J13, DB9 female connector pin definition. Available in test board.
Pin Pin Name NC TXA RXA NC GND NC NC NC No function RS-232 signal serial data output RS-232 signal serial data input No function Ground No function No function No function Function description

No function

Products Classification

Selection Guide

The following options are for the GPS module used, connector signal level, RF signal connector and input voltage.

Ordering Information

J4, 20-pin connector output level RS-232 GR-83-A0M-5-A GR-83-A0M-3-A GR-83-A0X-5-A GR-83-A0X-3-A GR-83-A0A-5-A GR-83-A0A-3-A GR-83-T0M-5-A GR-83-T0M-3-A GR-83-T0X-5-A GR-83-T0X-3-A GR-83-T0A-5-A GR-83-T0A-3-A GR-83-A0M-5-B GR-83-A0M-3-B GR-83-A0X-5-B GR-83-A0X-3-B GR-83-A0A-5-B GR-83-A0A-3-B GR-83-T0M-5-B GR-83-T0M-3-B GR-83-T0X-5-B GR-83-T0X-3-B GR-83-T0A-5-B GR-83-T0A-3-B GR-83-TEST-1 GR-83-TEST-2 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y CMOS 3V Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 3.3~5 3.3 3.3~5 3.3 3.3~5 3.3 3.3~5 3.3 3.3~5 3.3 3.3~5 3.3 3.3~5 3.3 3.3~5 3.3 3.3~5 3.3 3.3~5 3.3 3.3~5 3.3 3.3~5 3.3 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 2.85 VCC_IN VCC_IN VCC_IN VCC_IN VCC_IN VCC_IN VCC_IN VCC_IN VCC_IN VCC_IN VCC_IN VCC_IN Input voltage RF Connector output voltage MMCX Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y MCX Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y SMA Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y RF Connector Type

= GR-83-T0X-5-A without module + GR-86 + J13(DB9, RS-232) + J10 (boot select) = GR-83-T0X-5-A without module + GR-88 + J13(DB9, RS-232) + J10 (boot select)
GR-83-TEST-3 GR-83-TEST-4
= GR-83-T0X-5-A without module + GR-89 + J13(DB9, RS-232) + J10 (boot select) = GR-83-T0X-5-A without module+ J13(DB9, RS-232) + J10 (boot select) Used to test GR-85 or GR-87 module

GR-83 - A 0 M - 5 - A

Output Level

A= RS-232 T=CMOS 3V

Connector Type
M=MMCX 180 degree X=MCX 180 degree A=SMA 90 degree

Input Voltage

5=3.3 ~ 5 V 3=3.3 V

RF Output Voltage

A=3V B=VCC_IN

Accessories

Active antenna with connector and 26 dB gain. Part No. 68001-02 68001-00 68001-04 68001-08 68012-00 68012-10 68011-00 68011-10 Cable length 2M Y Y Y Y 5M Y Y Y Y MMCX-90 Y Y RF Connector MMCX-180 Y Y MCX Y Y SMA Y Y -
GR-87 6-pin test cable Part No. 66029-00N Cable length 18 cm