Garmin 10x (replacement) Specifications

GPS 10x
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

®

Garmin International, Inc.

1200 E. 151

Olathe, KS 66062 USA

190-00769-00, Revision A

December 2006

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Street

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Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.
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RECORD OF REVISIONS

Revision Revision

Description ECO #

Date

A 12/6/06 Initial Release --

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................1

1.1 Cautions ............................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Limited Warranty..............................................................................................................................2

1.3 Overview...........................................................................................................................................3

1.4 Features.............................................................................................................................................3

1.4.1 GPS 10x Wireless Receiver.................................................................................................................... 4

1.5 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................4

1.5.1 Physical Characteristics.......................................................................................................................... 4

1.5.1.1 Size............................................................................................................................................... 4

1.5.1.2 Weight.......................................................................................................................................... 4

1.5.1.3 Color............................................................................................................................................. 4

1.5.2 Electrical Characteristics........................................................................................................................ 5

1.5.2.1 Input Voltage ................................................................................................................................ 5

1.5.2.2 Input Current ................................................................................................................................ 5

1.5.2.3 Battery.......................................................................................................................................... 5

1.5.2.4 Battery Charger ............................................................................................................................ 5

1.5.3 Environmental Characteristics................................................................................................................ 5

1.5.3.1 Operating Temperature Range...................................................................................................... 5

1.5.3.2 Battery Charging Temperature Range.......................................................................................... 5

1.5.3.3 Storage Temperature..................................................................................................................... 5

1.5.4 GPS Performance ................................................................................................................................... 5

1.5.4.1 Receiver........................................................................................................................................ 5

1.5.4.2 Acquisition Times ........................................................................................................................ 5

1.5.4.3 Update Rate.................................................................................................................................. 5

1.5.4.4 Accuracy....................................................................................................................................... 5

1.5.5 Interfaces................................................................................................................................................ 6

1.5.5.1 GPS 10x Electrical Characteristics............................................................................................... 6

1.5.5.2 Garmin Interface........................................................................................................................... 6

1.5.5.3 GPS 10x Protocol ......................................................................................................................... 6

2 Mechanical Characteristics & Mounting...................................................................7

3 GPS 10 Software Interface..........................................................................................8

3.1 Received NMEA 0183 Sentences .....................................................................................................8

3.1.1 Additional Sensor Configuration Information (PGRMC1)..................................................................... 8

3.1.2 Output Sentence Enable/Disable (PG R MO)........................................................................................... 9

3.2 Transmitted NMEA 0183 Sentences.................................................................................................9

3.2.1 Sentence Transmission Rate................................................................................................................... 9

3.2.2 Transmitted Time..................................................................................................................................10

3.2.3 Global Positioning System Fix Data (GGA)..........................................................................................10

3.2.4 Recommended Minium Specific GPS/TRANSIT Data (RMC).............................................................11

3.2.5 Track Made Good and Ground Speed (VTG)........................................................................................11

3.2.6 Geographic Position (GLL)...................................................................................................................11

3.2.7 GPS DOP and Active Satellites (GSA) .................................................................................................11

3.2.8 GPS Satellites in View (GSV)...............................................................................................................12

3.2.9 Sensor Status Information (PGRMT) ....................................................................................................12

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Appendix A: Binary Phase Output Format ..................................................................13

Appendix B: GPS 10x and Windows Serial Mouse Issue.............................................17

Appendix C: Sensor Configuration Software ...............................................................19

Downloading the Sensor Configuration Software............................................................................................19

Selecting a Model.............................................................................................................................................19

Connecting to the Sensor .................................................................................................................................19

File Menu.........................................................................................................................................................20

Comm Menu....................................................................................................................................................20

Config Menu....................................................................................................................................................20

View Menu.......................................................................................................................................................20

Help Menu .......................................................................................................................................................20

Appendix D: Host System Considerations.....................................................................21

PIN Code..........................................................................................................................................................21

LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES

Figure 1. GPS 10x Operational Characteristics.............................................................................................. 7

Table 1: NMEA 0183 Output Sentence Order and Size................................................................................. 9

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 CAUTIONS

CAUTION

The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States, which is solely responsible for its
accuracy and maintenance. Although the GPS 10x is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID),
any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted, and therefore become un safe. Use these products at your
own risk. To reduce the risk, carefully review and understand all aspects of these Technical Specifications
before using the GPS 10x. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPS to all available
navigation sources including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety,
always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

FCC

Compliance

The GPS 10x complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME
OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.

Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radi o communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or televisio n recept i on , whi ch can be determined by turning the equipment of f
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The GPS 10x does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could
result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this
device under Part 15 regulations.

Battery Warnings

If these guidelines are not followed, the lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may
present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and or injury. Contact your
local waste department to properly dispose of the unit/battery.

• Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in a high temperature location, such as in the sun

in an unattended vehicle on a hot day. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the vehicle or
store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box.

• Do not incinerate.

• When storing the unit for a limited length of time, store within the following temperature range: -

4˚ to 140˚F (-20˚ to 60˚C). When storing the unit for an extended time, store within the following
temperature range: 32˚ to 77˚F (0˚ to 25˚C).

• Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range:

14˚ to 140˚F (-10˚ to 60˚C).

• Keep the used battery away from children. Do not disassemble , pu nct ure, or damage the battery.

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1.2 LIMITED WARRANTY

This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from
the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components
that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or
labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not
cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs.

THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE E XCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY
LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. TH IS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not
allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the
purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support at
one of the numbers listed below for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be
securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the
then be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original sales
receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs.

outside of the package. The unit should

Garmin International, Inc.
1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A.
Tel. [phone] or 800/800.1020
Fax. [phone]

Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL U.K.
Tel. [phone] (outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (inside the UK)
Fax [phone]

Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other
special offers from Garmin. Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To
obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required.
Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction.

International Purchases: A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased
outside the United States. This warranty is provided by the local in-country distributor and this distributor
provides local service for your unit. Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended
distribution. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center
in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.

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1.3 OVERVIEW

The GPS 10x product is a high sensitivity SiRFstarIIITM GPS receiver with WAAS capability, a removable
rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and Bluetooth® wireless technology capability. The GPS 10x tracks up to
12 satellites at a time while providing fast time-to-first-fix, one-second navigation updates, and low power
consumption. This generation of GPS sensors adds the capability of FAA Wide Area Augmentation System
(WAAS) differential GPS. The GPS 10x’s far-reaching capability meets the sensitivity requirements of
land navigation as well as the dynamics requirements of high-performance aircraft.

The GPS 10x design uses the latest technology and high-level circuit integration to achieve superior
performance while minimizing space and power requirements. All critical components of the system
including the GPS RF/IF receiver hardware and the GPS digital baseband are designed and manufactured
by Garmin to ensure the quality and capability of the GPS. The hardware capability combined with
software intelligence makes the GPS 10x easy to integrate and use for laptop/tablet PC, PDA, and smart
phone applications by incorporating a Class 2 Bluetooth module within the unit.

The GPS 10x product is designed to withstand rugged operating conditions. This complete GPS receiver
requires no additional components to be supplied by an OEM or system integrator. A removable
rechargeable lithium-ion battery and 1 2 VDC charging adapter are provided with the receiver. The only
requirement is a clear view of the GPS satellites. Internal FLASH memory allows the GPS to retain critical
data such as satellite orbital parameters, last-known position, date and time. End user interfaces such as
keyboards and displays are the responsibility of the application designer.

1.4 FEATURES

• Integrated Bluetooth® (Class 2) wireless technology module for communication with a mobile

device.

TM

• High sensitivity SiRFstarIII

and low power consumption.

GPS receiver uses up to 12 satellites for fast, accurate positioning

• Differential DGPS capability using real-time WAAS corrections yielding position errors of less

than 3 meters.

• Compact, rugged design ideal for applications with minimal space. Receiver position information

can be displayed directly on a chartplotter or laptop/tablet PC, PDA, or smart phone with
Bluetooth wireless technology capability.

• User initialization is not required. Once installed, unit automatically produces navigation data after

position fix is acquired.

• User-configurable navigation mode (2-dimensional or 3-dimensional fix).

• Configurable for binary format carrier phase data output.

• FLASH-based program and non-volatile memory. New software revisions available through Web

site download. Non-volatile memory does not require battery backup.

• Removable rechargeable main power battery.

• The real-time clock can run for up to 2 months after the battery enters a low battery mode.

• Configurable parameters include e xpected position, current time and date, preferred position fix

type (2D, 3D, or automatic), and velocity filter time constant (none, automatic, or your choice
between 2 and 255 seconds).

• Four anti-skid mounts for flat surface placement.

• Includes 12 VDC Cigarette Lighter Charging Adapter.

• Auto Power On Mode: When in the Off mode and connected to a switched 12 V DC external

power source, the GPS 10x automatically turns On when external power is turned on. (example: a
cigarette lighter controlled by the vehicle ignition switch.)

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1.4.1 GPS 10x Wireless Receiver

The GPS 10x uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to interface with a mobile device (Computer/PDA) that
is Bluetooth wireless technology enabled.

Class 2 Bluetooth device with power control capability based on the Bluetooth System Specification,
Version 1.1. The supported profile is Serial Profile (SSP).

Accessories provided with the GPS 10x:

• 12 VDC Cigarette Lighter Charging Adapter with Mini B-USB Connector (010-10563-00)

DC

Charging Adapter

• Belt Clip (145-00956-70)

• Optional 110-115 V AC Charging Adapter with Mini B-USB connector (010-10723-00)

Belt

Clip Optional Charging Adapter

1.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1.5.1 Physical Characteristics

1.5.1.1 Size

42 mm wide, 77 mm long and 18 mm in height (.697” H x 1.65”W x 3.04”D)

1.5.1.2 Weight

2.1 ounces (60 grams)

1.5.1.3 Color

Matt Metallic Silver with Black accents

1.5.1.4 Case Material

Polycarbonate thermoplastic and ABS case

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