Description
Digital Yacht GPS160 TriNav Sensor | Boat Supply Store
This advanced GNSS receiver ensures unparalleled positioning precision for serious mariners by concurrently integrating signals from GPS, Galileo, and Glonass satellite constellations, a TriNav capability exceeding standard units. It delivers sub-1-meter accuracy and supports up to an 18Hz update rate, critical for high-speed navigation or offshore passage planning. The inclusion of an external MOB switch input generating a synthetic AIS SART MOB message significantly enhances safety protocols, making it suitable for offshore fishing vessels or performance cruisers operating in demanding conditions.
Key Features
- Superior Accuracy through simultaneous GPS, Galileo, and Glonass signal reception.
- Enhanced Reliability with TriNav technology, offering redundant satellite system utilization.
- High-Speed Navigation supported by a user-selectable update rate up to 18Hz.
- Critical Safety Feature with external MOB switch input generating synthetic AIS SART MOB.
- Flexible Integration with programmable NMEA 0183 baud rates (4800, 38400, 115200).
- Professional System Compatibility including support for ECDIS datum sentence structure.
- Field Configurability for single GNSS operation (GPS, Glonass, or Galileo only).
- Standard Mounting compatible with industry-standard 1" x 14 TPI threaded mounts.
Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| receiver_type | 72-channel GNSS |
| supported_gnss | GPS, Glonass, and Galileo |
| typical_accuracy | Sub 1m |
| output_protocol | NMEA 0183 |
| baud_rates | 4800, 38400, 115200 (programmable) |
| update_rate | Up to 18Hz (user-selectable) |
| mob_support | Yes (external switch generating synthetic AIS SART MOB) |
| professional_support | ECDIS |
| mount_thread | 1" x 14 TPI |
Who This Is For
Mariners requiring high-accuracy, redundant positioning data for navigation, including those using NMEA 0183 systems or PC-based navigation. It is also ideal for users seeking enhanced safety features like MOB detection for immediate man overboard response.
How It Compares
| Feature | Digital Yacht GPS160 TriNav Sensor | Garmin GPS 19x NMEA 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite Systems | GPS, Glonass, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Typical Accuracy | Sub 1m | < 3m |
| Primary Output | NMEA 0183 | NMEA 2000 |
| Update Rate | Up to 18Hz | 10Hz |
| MOB Functionality | Yes (synthetic AIS SART MOB) | No direct MOB output |
Common Concerns Answered
Is the Digital Yacht GPS160 TriNav Sensor compatible with NMEA 2000 systems?
The GPS160 TriNav Sensor natively outputs NMEA 0183 data. For NMEA 2000 connectivity, an additional converter like the Digital Yacht iKonvert bundle is required.
What if I need to configure specific NMEA sentences or baud rates?
While the sensor offers field programmability for baud rates and single GNSS operation, initial setup for specific NMEA sentences or advanced configurations may require consulting the comprehensive user manual to ensure optimal data transmission.
Is the accuracy significantly better than standard GPS receivers?
Yes, by simultaneously utilizing GPS, Galileo, and Glonass, the TriNav technology provides significantly improved positional accuracy and reliability, often achieving sub-1-meter precision, which is a marked improvement over single-system GPS receivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What satellite systems does the Digital Yacht GPS160 TriNav Sensor support?
The sensor supports simultaneous reception from GPS, Glonass, and Galileo satellite systems, referred to as TriNav technology.
What is the accuracy of the Digital Yacht GPS160 TriNav Sensor?
The typical accuracy of the Digital Yacht GPS160 TriNav Sensor is sub-1 meter.
Can the Digital Yacht GPS160 TriNav Sensor be configured for single GNSS operation?
Yes, the sensor is field programmable to operate with only GPS, Glonass, or Galileo if desired.
What output baud rates are supported by the Digital Yacht GPS160 TriNav Sensor?
The sensor supports user/field selectable baud rates of 4800, 38400, and 115200.
Does the Digital Yacht GPS160 TriNav Sensor support an external MOB switch?
Yes, it supports an external MOB switch that generates a synthetic AIS SART MOB message for man overboard situations.
