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1.5 FEATURES
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GPS receiver tracks and uses multiple satellites for fast, accurate positioning and velocity
estimates.
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Compact, rugged design ideal for applications with minimal space.
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May be remotely mounted in an out-of-the-way location.
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User initialization is not required. Once installed, this device automatically produces
navigation data.
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On-board backup battery to maintain the non-volatile SRAM and real-time clock for up to 21
days.
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Provision for external power to maintain the charge on the backup battery.
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Configurable parameters include expected position, current time and date, and preferred
position fix type (2D, 3D, or automatic).
1.6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
1.6.1 Physical Characteristics
1.6.1.1 Size
1.400in. (35.56 mm) wide x 1.805in. (45.85 mm) long x 0.327in. (8.31 mm) high
1.6.1.2 Weight
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GPS 15xH: 0.53 oz. (15.0 g)
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GPS 15xL: 0.50 oz. (14.1 g)
1.6.1.3 Available Connector Options
GPS 15xH-F and GPS 15xL-F: 8-pin LIF (Low Insertion Force) flex connector, 1-millimeter pitch.
For use with common 1-mm pitch, 8-conductor flex cable,
available as Garmin Part Number 310-00040-01. This flex cable
mates with common 1 mm pitch, 8-pin flex connectors, such as
Garmin part number 330-00346-08 or Molex Part Number
52793-0890. Refer to the Molex Web site at
GPS 15xH-W and GPS 15xL-W: 8-pin JST connector, 1-mm pitch. Mating wire harness included
(Garmin Part Number 325-00118-01). The connector housing
used on this harness is equivalent to JST Part Number SHR-
08V-S-B. The 8-wire crimp socket is equivalent to JST Part
Number SSH-003T-P0.2. Refer to the JST Web site at
1.6.1.4 Antenna Connector
The GPS 15xH and GPS 15xL series products provide an MCX female connector for connection
to an active GPS antenna. The antenna should be terminated in an MCX male connector. A
suitable antenna is Garmin’s GA 25 MCX (Garmin Part Number 010-10702-00). Other antennas
that are terminated in male BNC connectors may be adapted for use with the GPS 15xH and
GPS 15xL series products by using a Garmin MCX to BNC Adapter Cable (Garmin Part Number
010-10121-00).
