AG-Star Novatel Antenna

The AG-Star Novatel High-Precision GPS Antenna is a professional-grade solution designed for applications where reliability and positioning accuracy are critically important. Engineered for the most demanding environments, this antenna delivers exceptional coordinate determination accuracy, making it an ideal choice for agriculture, geodesy, construction, and other fields requiring high-precision GPS positioning.

At the core of the antenna, the AG-Star receiver can achieve an autonomous accuracy of 1.5 meters, improving to 0.9 meters with SBAS/EGNOS systems (within their coverage area), and up to 0.5 meters in DGNSS differential mode. For tasks demanding even greater detail, the patented GL1DE filter technology provides relative accuracy down to centimeters. Time synchronization boasts an RMS error of 20 ns, and velocity determination is accurate to 0.05 m/s, ensuring highly detailed motion data.

The system is capable of outputting coordinate, velocity, and time data at a rate of up to 10 Hz, along with raw measurements at the same frequency, providing real-time, up-to-date information.

Connecting the antenna to external devices is streamlined by a single multi-functional 14-pin Tyco Ampseal connector located on the rear. A single interface cable handles power input (+8 to +36 V DC with a typical consumption of 2.5 W), data transmission via two RS-232 channels, a 1 PPS (pulse per second) time mark output, an event marker input, and a Ground Speed Output or radar emulator. This comprehensive connectivity simplifies integration into complex systems and reduces cable clutter.

The reliability and durability of the AG-Star Novatel are confirmed by its compliance with stringent industrial standards. The antenna features an IP67 protection rating, guaranteeing complete dust ingress protection and temporary immersion in water. Furthermore, it meets the MIL-STD-810G standard, providing robust protection against vibration, shock, aerosols, salts, solar radiation, and electromagnetic interference. An operating temperature range of -40 to +75°C allows the antenna to perform reliably in the harshest climatic conditions. Its compact dimensions (155 mm diameter x 68 mm height) and lightweight design (less than 490 grams) facilitate easy and versatile mounting.

Looking to buy a Novatel AG-Star GPS antenna or interested in the price of a high-precision GPS antenna for agriculture? This is the ideal choice for precision farming systems requiring sub-meter or centimeter-level positioning accuracy, as well as for geodetic surveys and construction machinery monitoring.

🎁 Expert Advice To achieve maximum accuracy and signal stability from your AG-Star Novatel antenna, ensure it is mounted on a flat, horizontal surface, clear of any obstructions or sources of electromagnetic interference. Regularly checking the integrity and secure connection of the interface cable is also critically important for uninterrupted operation.

💡 FAQ

❓ Question: What is the primary application of the AG-Star Novatel antenna?
Answer: This antenna is ideally suited for applications requiring high-precision positioning, such as agriculture (precision farming), construction machinery, geodetic measurements, and fleet monitoring systems, especially in harsh operating conditions.

❓ Question: What protection standards does this antenna meet?
Answer: The AG-Star Novatel antenna complies with the IP67 standard, ensuring full protection against dust and temporary immersion in water. Additionally, it is certified to MIL-STD-810G, guaranteeing resistance to vibration, shock, aerosols, salts, solar radiation, and electromagnetic interference.

❓ Question: Can I use this antenna for RTK systems?
Answer: The high accuracy in DGNSS differential mode (0.5 m) and relative accuracy in centimeters with the GL1DE filter make it suitable for high-precision positioning applications, often used as part of RTK solutions or in systems requiring sub-meter/centimeter accuracy. Full RTK systems may require additional components.

❓ Question: What types of signals are transmitted through the single interface cable?
Answer: Through the 14-pin Tyco Ampseal connector and single cable, the following are transmitted: power (+8 to +36 V DC), two RS-232 data channels, a 1 PPS (pulse per second) time mark output, an event marker input, and a Ground Speed Output or radar emulator.

❓ Question: What is the maximum data update rate for coordinates?
Answer: The antenna is capable of outputting coordinate, velocity, and time data, as well as raw measurements, at a frequency of up to 10 Hz, providing real-time, up-to-date information on position and movement.