TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................1
1.1 Cautions...........................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Overview .........................................................................................................................................................3
1.4 Features ...........................................................................................................................................................3
1.5 GPS 17x Series................................................................................................................................................4
1.5.1
GPS 17x HVS ................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5.2
GPS 17x NMEA 2000....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.6 Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................................4
1.6.1
Physical Characteristics..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.6.1.1
Size.................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.6.1.2
Weight ............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.6.1.3
Color.................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.6.1.4
Case Material..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.6.1.5
Cable Length ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.6.2
Electrical Characteristics................................................................................................................................... 4
1.6.2.1
Input Voltage..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.6.2.2
Input Current ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.6.2.3
CMOS Serial Output Levels.............................................................................................................. 4
1.6.2.4
GPS Receiver Sensitivity .................................................................................................................. 4
1.6.2.5
1.6.3
GPS Performance .............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.6.3.1
Receiver............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.6.3.2
Acquisition Times ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.6.3.3
Update Rate ....................................................................................................................................... 5
1.6.3.4
Accuracy ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.6.4
Interfaces........................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.6.4.1
1.6.4.2
Garmin Interface ............................................................................................................................... 5
1.6.4.3
GPS 17x HVS Protocol ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.6.4.4
Measurement Pulse Output................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 GPS 17x HVS Pinout ......................................................................................................................................6
4.1.1
Almanac Information (GPALM)....................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.2.1
Sentence Transmission Rate............................................................................................................................ 12
4.2.2
Transmitted Time ............................................................................................................................................ 13
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8
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