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Trimble Resolution T™
Full-featured, low-cost, embedded GPS Timing Receiver

 

 Trimble ResolutionT T - Full-featured, low-cost, embedded GPS Timing Receiver

  Automatic self-survey for timing accuracy.
  Extremely accurate 1-PPS output. 
  PPS synchronized to GPS or UTC
  Cable delay compensation
  TRAIM assures high PPS integrity
  Ideal replacement for Motorola FS Encore

 
Introduction

Trimble’s Resolution™ T GPS Timing Receiver is a significant new development in GPS architecture: the general purpose, DSP-based software GPS timing receiver. The development of Trimble DSP/GPS software was key to this accomplishment.

 

Precise Timing Where You Need It
The receiver is an all-in-view, 12-channel, parallel-tracking, embeddable GPS receiver designed to provide precise GPS or UTC time and synchronization for many static timing applications. The timing accuracy will provide for your current needs with plenty of headroom for future requirements.

This low-cost, yet highly accurate and reliable receiver allows the system integrator to put precise timing and synchronization into locations where cost or size is a limitation. Rather than sharing time from a single timing source, with the resultant delays and loss of accuracy, you now can have precise time (synchronization) at every location regardless of how isolated or remote.

 
Features Flexibility with Software
To provide a true software driven GPS timing receiver, the Resolution T receiver uses an off-the-shelf, software programmable, general-purpose, digital signal processor (DSP) in place of the usual custom GPS ASIC. Using a general-purpose DSP allows incremental software improvements to be implemented throughout the product life cycle. This is not possible in custom GPS hardware ASICs, because most features are permanently locked in the hardware design. The Resolution T receiver can be updated easily in the field with new features as they become available. The modular design also allows for both reduced integration time and low implementation risk.
 
1-PPS within 15 ns
The Resolution T receiver outputs a 1 Pulse-per-second (1 PPS) timing signal accurate to within 15 nanoseconds of GPS or UTC (1 sigma) when using an overdetermined solution in a stationary mode.
 

3 or 5 Volt Antenna Compatible
The receiver is designed for 3.3 VDC prime power, but provides a separate pin on the I/O connector for powering the antenna with a user-supplied voltage from 3.0 to 5.5 VDC.

Starter Kit
The Resolution T Starter Kit provides everything you need to start integrating the module into your application. The kit includes an active, external
5-VDC Bullet-style antenna, 50 feet of RG-59 cable, and an AC/DC power adapter. The starter kit enclosure includes a mother board that provides serial output, and a serial interface cable. A reference manual and monitor programs are provided on CD-ROM.

Specification
Performance:
General: L1 (1575.42 MHz) Frequency, C/A Code, 12-channel, parallel-tracking receiver, DSP-based
Update rate: TSIP @ 1 Hz; NMEA @ 1 HZ
Accuracy: Horizontal Position: <6 meters (50%), <9 meters (90%)
Altitude Position: <11 meters (50%), <18 meters (90%)
Velocity: 0.06 m/sec
PPS: within 15 ns to GPS/UTC (1 Sigma)
<5 ns with quantization error removed
Acquisition: Reacquisition: <2 sec. (90%)
Hot Start: <14 sec (50%), <18 sec (90%)
Warm Start: <41 sec (50%), <45 sec (90%)
Cold Start: <46 sec (50%), <50 sec (90%)
Cold start requires no initialization. Warm start implies last position, time and almanac are saved by backup power. Hot start implies ephemeris also saved. Hot and Warm are shown for comparison purposes and are not used in timing applications.
Sensitivity: Acquisition –136 dBm
Tracking –141 dBm
Operational (COCOM)
Limits:
Altitude 18,000 m
Velocity 515 m/s
Either limit may be exceeded, but not both
Interface:
Connectors: I/O: 8-pin (2x4) 2 mm Male Header
RF: Right-angle SMB (SMA optional)
Serial Port: 1 serial port (transmit/receive)
PPS: 3.3 V CMOS-compatible TTL-level pulse, once per second
Rising edge of the pulse synchronized with GPS/UTC
Protocols: TSIP @ 9600 baud, 8 bits
NMEA 0183 v3.0 @ 4800 baud, 8 bits
NMEA Messages: GGA, VTG, GLL, ZDA, GSA, GSV and RMC
Messages selectable by TSIP command
Selection stored in flash memory
Electrical:
Prime power: +3.3 VDC ±0.3 VDC
Power consumption: GPS board only: 350 mW @ 3.3 V
Ripple Noise: 50 mV, peak to peak from 1 Hz to 1 MHz
Antenna Fault Protection: Short-circuit/open detection and protection
Environmental:
Operating Temperature: –40° C to +85° C
Storage Temperature: –55° C to +105° C
Vibration: 0.008 g2/Hz 5 Hz to 20 Hz
0.05 g2/Hz 20 Hz to 100 Hz
–3 dB/octave 100 Hz to 900 Hz
Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% R.H. non-condensing, at +60° C
Altitude: –400 to 18,000 m max
Physical:
Dimensions: 66.3mm L x 32.1mm W x 8.5mm H (2.6”L x 1.3”W x 0.33”H)
Weight: 12.5 grams (0.4 ounce)

Accessories  
Bullet 3 antenna: - Rooftop Antenna
Bullet III antenna:
Bullet III, TNC (female) connector, 3.3 VDC with 30 dBi gain
Bullet III, F-Type connector, or TNC  5 VDC with 35 dBi gain

Ordering Details:
Board:

52664-05 Resolution T Module 3.3Vdc

Please note that boards are supplied with no cables, software or manuals.
Software/manuals are available electronically.

Starter Kit 53188-00

Starter kit includes a Resolution T module and interface unit in a metal enclosure with RS-232 Interface, AC/DC converter, 5 Vdc rooftop Bullet III antenna, 15m RG-59 RF cable, F-SMB adapter cable, with manual and software on CD-ROM. 
   
Accessories:

53188-00 Resolution T Starter Kit (see above for contents)
57860-10 BULLET III 5V GPS ANTENNA F-style (replaces 41556-00)
57860-00 BULLET III 5V GPS ANTENNA TNC-style
57861-00 BULLET III 3.3V GPS ANTENNA TNC-style


 

 

  Manuals

 pdf data sheetResolutionT  Manual
                              
 pdf data sheetResolution T Data sheet

  Technical Documents

pdf data sheet
TSIPApplicationDevelopers
              Guide

   

 

 
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