GPS160
“The GPS160, a high performance positioning sensor using GPS, Galileo, Beidou and Glonass satellite systems for exceptional positioning accuracies and redundancies. GPS160 is available with different interfaces: NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, SeaTalk1, Furuno, Wi-Fi and USB.”
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Description
KEY FEATURES
High performance positioning sensor
Digital Yacht have unveiled their TriNav™ GPS160, a GPS antenna with NMEA 0183. This is a new, high performance positioning sensor using GPS, Glonass, and the new Galileo satellite systems. Therefore, providing exceptional position accuracy and redundancy. Typical accuracy is better than 1m. Data can also be set to output at up to 18Hz for smoother plotter track displays. TriNav™ software technology also improves positioning inaccuracy that could occur through spoofing and local interference.
The device has a variety of modes through field programming. This includes single GNSS operation (eg Galileo only) as well as output configurations such as update rate, NMEA sentence structure etc.
The GPS160 with NMEA 0183 output (4800, 38400 and 115200 baud programmable). As well as a USB variant for PC, MAC and Linux. For NMEA 2000 systems, we offer a bundle with a Digital Yacht iKonvert NMEA 2000 gateway. Therefore allowing the easy and flexible install of NMEA 2000 without the need for cumbersome drop cables.
The GPS160 SeaTalk1 version includes the Digital Yacht SeaTalk1 to NMEA0183 converter. To therefore allow easy replacement of older Raystar sensors. Digital Yacht’s SeaTalk to NMEA (ISO) Converter is a small but powerful interface. It provides bi-directional conversion between a SeaTalk network and an NMEA0183 network. It also takes its power from the SeaTalk1 network.
The GPS160 Wi-Fi version is supplied with Digital Yacht NMEA to WiFi gateway for wireless navigation with tablets and iPads. The NMEA to WiFi gateway creates a secure, password protected wifi network on board to footprint the boat with data. It supports both UDP (for multiple connections) and TCP/IP interfaces for maximum compatibility with apps so you can be using a PC at the chart table with an iPad on deck.
In conjunction with Furuno UK, Digital Yacht have developed a special Furuno version of their popular GPS160 Smart GNSS Sensor “QuadNav”that outputs the older NMEA 0183 sentences and data format that the legacy Furuno systems can read. Now if a Furuno customer has a problem with their existing Furuno GPS (GP310/GP320/GP32/etc.) they can use the new GPS160F as a simple “drop-in” replacement for their failed positioning sensor. The GPS160F has been tested with a wide variety of legacy Furuno products including; the original NavNet MFDs, NavNet VX2,M1735 Radar, GP7000 and the FCV family of sounders.
Galileo
Galileo is the new global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that has been in development over the past two decades. It joins the GPS and GLONASS systems and offers mariners a 3rd reliable positioning source. It is now fully operational as of 2020.
There are currently 22 satellites in usable condition. This means the satellite is working and adds to the service provision. There are then 2 satellites that are in “testing” and 2 more are marked as not available. The final constellation now consists of 30 satellites (24 operational and 6 spares) as of 2020.
October 2023 – New Features: All GPS160 models now feature a new GNSS engine that supports QuadNav technology. These models now support the Chinese Beidou satellites (as well as GPS, Glonas and Galileo), which means all position fixes, course and speed over ground calculations will now be utilising the strongest satellite signals from a network of over 100 satellites. This results in improved time to first fix, more robust operation against jamming, “spoofing” and outages and also improved current consumption (<25mA)
SPECIFICATIONS
- 72 channel GPS, Glonass , Beidou and Galileo GNSS positioning receiver
- Typically sub 1m accuracy thanks to QuadNav™ technology –combines all satellite data for optimum accuracy
- Can be configured as dedicated GPS, Glonass, Beidou or Galileo only device
- Refined anti-spoofing algorithm for robust performance of position and interference rejection
- Available Seatalk1 (with Seatalk converter), NMEA 2000 (with iKonvert interface) and wireless (with WLN10SM) variants
- GPS160USB also available with USB connection for PC/MAC
- User/field can select 4800, 38400 and 115200 baud operation through simple internal DIP switches
- Many formats of NMEA data output including datum information –user can configure through internal DIP switches
- Up to 18Hz update rate (user can select)
- Ultra low (<20mA) power consumption at 12V DC
- 10m cable
- Input for MOB switch/system –when triggered generates synthetic AIS MOB NMEA output to activate MOB position on plotter
- Efficient system (ECDIS) support with datum sentence structure (DTM/GBS/GNS/GRS/GSA/GST)
- Puck installation or fits 3rd party industry standard 1” x 14TPI threaded mount
No, the GPS160 itself does not include a dedicated heading sensor (compass).
It is a GNSS positioning sensor, meaning it provides position data (latitude/longitude) and outputs useful data like COG (Course Over Ground) derived from movement, but it does not output true boat heading or compass data.
For heading sensor, you can add our HSC100.
Yes, it can be flush mounted.
Yes, with the GPS160 NMEA 2000 version. It is supplied with the iKonvert (NMEA0183 / NMEA2000 converter).
Yes, with the GPS160 SeaTalk1 version.
The GPS160 can be operated in a number of different modes, designed to satisfy different installation scenarios and optimise performance with older systems.
Those operating modes can be set by adjusting four DIP switches inside the unit.
To access the DIP switches, it is necessary to open the GPS160.
We have list with wiring diagrams which explains how to connect the GPS160 to popular marine equipment.
You can check the list by clicking here.
If your product is not included in this list, contact us via email.
Yes it has some legacy modes that should work with older NMEA 0183 equipment.
Yes but you need the Furuno Compatible model part# ZDIGGPS160F