GPS BASED COMPASS SYSTEM
WITH DUAL ANTENNA GPS
GGC-E101

GPS Based Compass System

GGC-E101: Antennas Deployed

Features:

  • Portable, Water-resistant Case
  • GPS Heading Reference
  • Latitude, Longitude, Altitude Output
  • Low Cost
  • Rugged, High Reliability
  • Vibration Resistant
  • RS-232 Serial Data Outputs
  • Two Year Limited Warranty
  • Engineering Support

The Watson GGC-E101 provides attitude and GPS-based heading reference data. Three rate gyros, three accelerometers along with a GPS receiver and up to 65 meters of cabling are all housed within a rugged, water-resistant, portable case. The GGC was designed with portability and a quick set-up in mind. The cabling is stowed in the cover and the GPS antennas easily fold together and drop into the base for storage. This sensor system is a good choice for applications that require accurate alignment to a particular heading. Additional data provided by the GGC include: roll, pitch, and yaw rate, X, Y, and Z accelerations. Leveled accelerometer outputs are also available along with attitude data.

The GGC is intended to be transportable, so durability is important. The sensors in the GGC can survive shocks of up to 500g, and vibrations up to 10g. The entire sensor package fits inside a housing the size of a suitcase. This design allows the GGC to be easily transported and quickly set up in a new location.

The GGC-E101 is used in the energy industry for the orientation and positioning of oil rigs. This sensor system is also useful for the alignment of satellite antennas, alignment and leveling of industrial equipment, and any other application where a portable system with precise orientation is needed.

Specifications

Attitude

Range: Bank±180°
Range: Elevation±75°
Resolution:0.02°
Accuracy: Static±0.25°
*Accuracy: Dynamic±0.5%

Heading

Range:0° - 360°
Resolution:0.02°
Accuracy: Static±0.3° RMSUsing GPS
*Accuracy: Dynamic±0.5%±0.05°/sec
(without GPS)

Angular Rate

Range: Roll, Pitch, Yaw±100°/sec
Resolution:0.01°/sec
Scale Factor Accuracy:±0.5%
Bias: Roll, Pitch, Yaw< 0.1°/secDigital ASCII
Non-Linearity:< 0.03%Full scale range
Bandwidth:20 Hz
Noise:< 0.02°/sec rms

Acceleration

Range: X, Y, Z±10g
Range:
Forward, Lateral, Vertical
±10g
Resolution:4mg
Scale Factor Accuracy:1%
Bias: X, Y, Z< ±10mg
Non-Linearity:< 1%Full scale range
Bandwidth:20 Hz

GPS Positioning

Range: Latitude±90°
Range: Longitude±180°
Range: Altitude0ft to 21500ft
Resolution:
Latitude, Longitude
0.00001 minutes
Resolution: Altitude2 ft
Accuracy:
Latitude, Longitude
±0.6m (with DGPS)±2.5m (without DGPS)

Environmental

Temperature: Operating-30°C to +60°C
Temperature: Storage-55°C to +85°C
Vibration: Operating5g rms20 Hz to 2 kHz
Vibration: Survival10g rms20 Hz to 2 kHz
Shock: Survival500g10mS ½ sine wave

Electrical

Frame Rate:71.1 HzMaximum
Startup Time: Data5 sec
Startup Time:
Satellite acquisition
5 minTypical
Input Power:18 to 35VDC7.0W
Input Current:240mA @ 28VDC280mA @ 24VDC
Digital Output:RS-232

Physical

Axis Alignment:< 0.1°
Size: Antenna stowed24.3"W x 19.5"L x 8.7"H61.7 x 49.5 x 22.1 (cm)
Weight:37 lb17 Kg
Connection:MS3112E12-10PMating: MS3116F12-10S
* Using velocity data with GPS mode on.
Actual accuracy can be calculated as the listed percentage multiplied by the change in value over the entire dynamic maneuver.
Including losses using 65 meter cabling.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
This product may be subject to export restrictions. Please consult the factory.