AstroStart 60Cx GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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Specications
Physical
Size: 6.1" H x 2.4" W x 1.3" D
Weight: 7.5 ounces (213 g) w/batteries installed.
Display: 1.5" W x 2.2" H, 256-color, high resolution,
transreective (160 x 240 pixels) with backlighting.
Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7
Temp Range: 5 to 158
o
F (-15 to 70
o
C)*
*The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 60Cx may exceed the usable range of
some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures.
Performance
Receiver: WAAS enabled
Acquisition Times*:
Approx. 1 second (warm start)
Approx. 38 seconds (cold start)
Approx. 45 seconds (factory reset)
*On average for a stationary receiver with an open sky view.
Update Rate: 1/second, continuous
Antenna: Built-in quad helix, remote antenna capability.
Power
Source:
Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, USB Data Cable,
12 Volt DC Adapter Cable, or up to 36 Volt DC
external power
Battery Life: Up to 18 hours (typical use)*
*Alkaline batteries lose a signicant amount of their capacity as the
temperature decreases. Use Lithium batteries when operating the GPSMAP
60Cx in below-freezing conditions. Extensive use of screen backlighting,
electronic compass, and audible tones signicantly reduce battery life.
Accuracy
GPS: <10 meters (33 feet) 95% typical*
*Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD
imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated.
DGPS: 3-5 meters (10-16 feet) 95% typical*
*
WAAS accuracy in North America.
Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state
Interfaces: NMEA 0183 version 2.3, and RS-232 and USB
for PC interface
Data Storage Life: Indenite; no memory battery required
Map Storage: Dependant on the capacity of the
microSD Card.*
*A small portion of the card capacity has been used in formatting the card for use.
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