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190-00516-00 GPS 10 Technical Specifications Rev. B
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1.3 OVERVIEW
The GPS 10 product is a GPS receiver with WAAS capability, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, integral
magnetic base and Bluetooth wireless technology capability. Based on the proven technology found in
other Garmin 12-channel GPS receivers, the GPS 10 tracks up to 12 satellites at a time while providing fast
time-to-first-fix, one-second navigation updates, and low power consumption. This generation of GPS
sensors adds the capability of FAA Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) differential GPS. The GPS
10’s far-reaching capability meets the sensitivity requirements of land navigation as well as the dynamics
requirements of high-performance aircraft.
The GPS 10 design uses the latest technology and high-level circuit integration to achieve superior
performance while minimizing space and power requirements. All critical components of the system
including the GPS RF/IF receiver hardware and the GPS digital baseband are designed and manufactured
by Garmin to ensure the quality and capability of the GPS. The hardware capability combined with
software intelligence makes the GPS 10 easy to integrate and use for laptop/tablet PC, PDA, and smart
phone applications by incorporating a Class 2 Bluetooth module within the unit.
The GPS 10 product is designed to withstand rugged operating conditions and is waterproof to IEC 60529
IPX7, immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. This complete GPS receiver requires no additional
components to be supplied by an OEM or system integrator. An internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery
and 12 VDC charging adapter are provided with the receiver. The only requirement is a clear view of the
GPS satellites. Internal FLASH memory allows the GPS to retain critical data such as satellite orbital
parameters, last-known position, date and time. End user interfaces such as keyboards and displays are the
responsibility of the application designer.
1.4 FEATURES
• Integrated Bluetooth (Class 2) wireless technology module for communication with a mobile
device.
• 12-channel GPS receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for fast, accurate positioning and low
power consumption.
• Differential DGPS capability using real-time WAAS corrections yielding position errors of less
than 3 meters.
• Compact, rugged design ideal for applications with minimal space. Receiver position information
can be displayed directly on a chartplotter or laptop/tablet PC, PDA, or smart phone with
Bluetooth wireless technology capability.
• User initialization is not required. Once installed, unit automatically produces navigation data after
position fix is acquired.
• User-configurable navigation mode (2-dimensional or 3-dimensional fix).
• Configurable for binary format carrier phase data output.
• FLASH-based program and non-volatile memory. New software revisions available through Web
site download. Non-volatile memory does not require battery backup.
• On-board rechargeable main power battery to maintain the real-time clock
• The real-time clock can run for up to 2 months after the main battery enters a low battery mode.
• Configurable parameters include expected position, current time and date, preferred position fix
type (2D, 3D, or automatic), and velocity filter time constant (none, automatic, or your choice
between 2 and 255 seconds).
• Magnetic mount for attachment to ferrous surfaces. Velcro adhesive backed patch for non-
magnetic surfaces.
• Includes 12 VDC Cigarette Lighter Charging Adapter.
• Waterproof design allows continuous exposure to the prevailing weather conditions at most
locations.
• Auto Power On Mode: When in the Off mode and connected to a switched 12 V DC external
power source, the GPS 10 automatically turns On when external power is turned on. (example: a
cigarette lighter controlled by the vehicle ignition switch.)