MX421 High Precision GPS Sensor Installation Manual

MX421
High Precision GPS Sensor
INSTALLATION MANUAL

Models Covered: MX421 MX421B MX421-10 MX421B-10 MX421SB-10

Leica Geosystems Inc. 23868 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505-5908 U.S.A. www.leica-geosystems.com

P/N 723594 Rev. C August, 2001

Leica Geosystems Inc. 2001 Leica Geosystems reserves the right to make changes to its products and specifications without notice.

How To Contact Us?

Contact your local Leica dealer for: Installation, Service, & Technical Support Sales of Accessories Hardware and Software Upgrades Unlike many other consumer electronics industries which only sell consumer electronic devices, your marine dealer is often your best advisor for installation and service of your new GPS receiver. Leica strongly encourages you to utilize the knowledge and experience of your sales and service dealer. Should you need to contact us directly for new sales, upgrades, repair service, or technical support, we can be reached at the following: International: Leica Geosystems Inc. 23868 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance, California 90505 USA+1-310-791-5300 Telephone (International) 1-800-97-LEICA (1-800-975-3422) Telephone (USA) +1-310-791-6108 Fax support@leica-gps.com In Europe: Leica Geosystems A/S Hkr12A DK-2730 Herlev Denmark +45-44-54-03-00 Telephone +45-44-54-03-30 Fax

Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1 MX421 Operation ............................................................................................... 2 Antenna Connector...................................................................................... 3 Supplied Equipment ......................................................................................... 4 MX421 Mounting Guidelines ............................................................................ 6 Installation Procedure ...................................................................................... 6 Antenna Mounting ............................................................................................ 6 Bracket Mount .............................................................................................. 6 Surface Mount .............................................................................................. 6 Figure 2 - MX421 Bracket Mount ........................................................... 7 Figure 3 - MX421 Surface Mount ........................................................... 7 MX421 Installation Section ............................................................................... 9 Power Requirement ................................................................................... 10 MX421 Connector Configuration .............................................................. 11 Figure 4 - Interface Cable Pin Configuration for MX421 .................... 11 MX421B Connector Configuration ............................................................ 12 Figure 5 - Interface Cable Configuration for MX421B ....................... 12 Data Interface to MK40 Chartplotter ......................................................... 13 Figure 6 - MX421 Interface to the MK40 Chartplotter ......................... 13 Data Interface to PC or Non-Leica Navigation Systems ........................ 14 Figure 7 - MX421 Interface to PC or other Non-Leica Navigation Systems ................................................................................................. 14 PC Interface Cable ..................................................................................... 15 Figure 8 - MX421 to PC Interface Cable (P/N 722206) ....................... 15 MX421-10 Installation Section ........................................................................ 17 Power Requirement ................................................................................... 18 MX421-10 Connector Configuration ......................................................... 19 Figure 9 - Interface Cable Pin Configuration for MX421-10 ............................................................................................... 19 External Differential Beacon Receiver Connection ................................ 19 MX421B-10 & MX421SB-10 Connector Configuration ............................ 20 Figure 10 - Interface Cable Configuration for MX421B-10 and MX421SB-10 .......................................................................................... 20 Data Interface to MK40 Chartplotter ......................................................... 21 Figure 11 - MX421-10 Interface to the MK40 Chartplotter ........................................................................................... 21

Data Interface to MX420/2 or MK12 CDU .................................................. 22 Figure 12 - MX421-10 Interface to a MX420/2 and MK12 CDUs ........ 22 Data Interface to MX420/8 or MX420/AIS CDU ......................................... 23 Figure 13 - MX421-10 Interface to MX420/8 or MX420/AIS CDUs ...... 23 Data Interface to PC or Non-Leica Navigation Systems ........................ 24 Figure 14 - MX421-10 Interface to a PC chartplotter or Other NonLeica Navigation Systems.................................................................... 24 Specifications .................................................................................................. 25 Data Output ..................................................................................................... 27 PRODUCT WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY............................. 30 How Are We Doing? ........................................................................................ 32

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Introduction
This manual describes the operation and installation of the MX421 family of highprecision GPS smart antennas. The MX421 GPS and DGPS smart antennas were designed to work with the latest Leica Control and Display Units (CDU) or other NMEA 0183 compatible navigation devices. The MX421 can achieve position fix accuracies of better than 1 meter with differential correction or better than 3 meters without correction. Antenna models covered in this manual are: MX421 - a GPS only smart antenna with an 8-pin power/data connector. MX421B - a combined GPS and Differential beacon smart antenna with an 8-pin power/data connector. The beacon receiver operates in automatic mode only. MX421-10 - a GPS only smart antenna with a 10-pin power/data connector. This antenna can accept differential corrections from an external beacon receiver. A 1 PPS timing output is optionally available. MX421B-10 - a combined GPS and Differential beacon smart antenna with a 10pin power/data connector. The built-in beacon receiver operates in auto mode. MX421SB-10 - an enhanced MX421B-10 with a controllable built-in differential beacon receiver. The built-in differential beacon receiver can be operated in either auto or manual mode when connected to an MX420 CDU. These models use identical housing styles. To determine the particular model of antenna you have, please check the number of connector pins and the model number inscribed on the serial number tag located at the underside of the antenna housing and consult the section in this manual that refers to it. Before installing the MX421, please read this manual carefully to ensure proper installation and operation of the unit.

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MX421 Operation
The MX421 and MX421B sensors are highly integrated antenna and GPS receiver units that are fully automatic and do not require user intervention. They will automatically search for available satellites as soon as power is applied. The internal 2-channel beacon receiver in the MX421B and MX421B-10 continuously monitors all beacon signals available in your location. The first channel tracks the primary station while the second channel searches for other available beacons. Should it find a superior signal it will automatically switch the primary channel to the new station. The combined performance of the high-precision 12-channel GPS and 2-channel beacon receivers provide a more accurate and reliable position fix, usually within 1 meter or less. The MX421SB-10 is an enhanced MX421B-10 DGPS smart antenna unit that can either automatically tune to the beacon frequency or can be controlled by a Leica MX420 CDU to manually select the beacon frequency. The MX421 DGPS was designed with an H-Field beacon antenna for better onboard electrical noise immunity and requires no grounding.

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Antenna Connector
The multi-pin connector at the bottom of the antenna housing provides the necessary interfacing between the MX421 smart antenna and the latest Leica CDU or other NMEA compatible devices. Older production MX421 antennas use 8-pin connectors while new build units (MX421-10) use 10-pin connectors. The interface connections from pins 1 through 6 are similar for all MX421 models. There are slight differences in Pins 7 & 10 for each model, which are indicated in Table 1. The two additional pins (9 & 10) on the newer production MX421 are used to output the 1 PPS signal.

Table 1 - MX421 Smart Antenna Configuration

Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Wire Color BLK/ SHIELD RED BLU BRN ORG GRN YEL WHT PRPL PRPL/ GRY N/C N/C N/A N/A 8-Pin Conn. (old) MX421 GPS MX421B DGPS Negative Ground +10.5 ~ 32 VDC Leica Proprietary Message (LPM) In (-) Leica Proprietary Message (LPM) In (+) GPS Out (-) GPS Out (+) Beacon Status Out (-) Beacon Status Out (+) N/A N/A RTCM In (-) RTCM In (+) Beacon Status Out (-) Beacon Status Out (+) 10-Pin Conn. (new) MX421-10 GPS MX421B-10 DGPS

1 PPS (+) 1 PPS (-)

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Supplied Equipment The following items are supplied with the MX421 Sensor:
Description Part Number (8-Pin Type) MX421 723240 or, MX421B 723241 Antenna Cable Assy. (10 m.) (8-wire cable) 722569 MX421 Installation Manual 723594 (10-Pin Type) MX421-10 or, MX421B-10 or,

726233 726232

Antenna Cable Assy. (15 m.) 725637 (10-wire cable) MX421 Installation Manual 723594

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MX421 High Precision GPS Sensor Installation Manual

Figure 1 - MX421 Sensor Standard Package

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MX421 Mounting Guidelines

Install the MX421 where it has a clear view of the sky around it. Locate the antenna for an easy access and maintenance. Stay away from high-power energy sources such as radar, SSB, INMARSAT and other transmitting radio antennas by 5 meters or more. Locate the antenna at least 10 feet (about 3 meters) away from and out of the transmitting beam of radar and other high-power transmitters. Mount the antenna low to avoid excessive position and speed errors while underway.

Note: If you are not sure if the chosen location is appropriate, you can mount the antenna temporarily and operate the unit. Monitor the operation of the MX421 while you turn on other on-board electronic equipment. Move the antenna around until the MX421 operates satisfactorily then mount it permanently.

Installation Procedure
Antenna Mounting
Bracket Mount The MX421 mounting thread is an industry standard fitting for VHF antenna mounting (1.0 inch, 14 TPI) . This enables the antenna to be mounted on a wide range of mounting brackets, including the swivel joints, commonly used for angled surface. Refer to Fig. 2 for bracket mounting illustration. Note: Hand-tighten the antenna onto the bracket until snug. Do not overtighten. Surface Mount The MX421 may also be surface-mounted. A template is provided to help you cut the mounting holes. There must be at least a 3 inch clearance at the bottom of the antenna to accommodate the lower section of the MX421 housing and connector. Refer to Fig. 3 for surface mounting considerations. An 8 or 10 pin (male) plastic connector is mounted at the underside of the antenna for power and data connection. The supplied cable assembly is 10 meters (33 feet) long, with an 8 or 10-pin (female) connector on one end. This connector plugs into the MX421. When used

MX421 Installation Manual with the MK40 chartplotter or MX420 CDU, the other end of the cable (with loose wires) connects to the antenna junction box as shown in Figure 4. If the MX421 is to be used with other navigation system, refer to Figure 7 (Connection to Non-Leica Navigation Systems). Choose a location for the antenna that has a clear view of the sky. Make sure there are no major obstructions or metal fixtures in the immediate proximity to the antenna. The GPS antenna relies on direct line-of-sight signal reception. If you are unsure that the chosen location is suitable, it is advisable to mount the antenna in a temporary manner to verify correct operation.

1 Diameter/14 TPI Metal Mounting Bracket (not supplied) Secure cable with plastic tie-wraps (not supplied)

Mounting Surface Drill 1/4 diameter hole for cable access

Figure 2 - MX421 Bracket Mount

Mounting Surface Recommended clearance under the antenna 3.0

Mounting screws (4 places)

Figure 3 - MX421 Surface Mount

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MX421 Installation Section

(Use this section when installing the MX421 or the MX421B with 8-pin connector)

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Power Requirement
External power supplied to the MX421 must be within 10.5-32 VDC for best operation. To protect the circuitry in the antenna, the voltage level must be within these limits. Negative grounding is required. The MX421B draws about 230 mA. at 12 VDC. An in-line fuse or circuit breaker rated at 2 amp. is recommended for overload protection. When the MX421 is connected to a Leica control display unit (CDU), the antenna power can be supplied by the CDU unit. The red wire connects to the +12 VDC power, while the black wire is the negative return. Although the MX421 has a reverse polarity protection, it is prudent to make sure that proper polarity is observed before making the connection. Note: Reverse polarity connection may damage the unit.

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MX421 Connector Configuration

The MX421 is a smart GPS only antenna configuration. It transmits the NMEA data at 4800 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop, no parity. Figure 4 shows the MX421 connector pin assignments.

7 6 5 8

1 2 3 4

Pin# 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Wire White Yellow Green Orange Brown Blue Red Black

Signal N/C N/C GPS Out + GPS Out LPM IN+ LPM IN+12 VDC GND.

Figure 4 - Interface Cable Pin Configuration for MX421 Where: Pins 1 & 2: are used for GND and 12 VDC input. Pins 3 & 4: Leica proprietary message (LPM) input port. Pins 5 & 6: GPS output to the MK40, MX420 (CDU) or other NMEA 183 compatible devices. Pins 7 & 8: Not connected.

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MX421B Connector Configuration

The MX421B antenna configuration is a combination GPS and beacon receiver in one. The built-in differential receiver operates in auto-search mode. It enhances the accuracy of the GPS receiver to provide a more accurate position solution. Position accuracy better than 1 meter is possible with this configuration. It transmits the NMEA data at 4800 bauds, 8 bits, 1 stop, no parity. Figure 5 shows the wiring and pin assignments for the MX421B antenna. The output on pins 5 and 6 can be optionally set to output GGA at 5 Hz. The standard NMEA 0183 protocol is the factory default setting. Data output change may be done only in the factory.

7 6 5 8

1 2 3 4

Pin# 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Wire White Yellow Green Orange Brown Blue Red Black

Signal Beacon OUT+ Beacon OUTGPS Out + GPS Out LPM IN+ LPM IN+12 VDC GND.

Figure 5 - Interface Cable Configuration for MX421B Where: Pins 1 & 2: are the GND and 12 VDC power input. Pins 3 & 4: Leica proprietary message (LPM) input port. Pins 5 & 6: GPS output to the MK40, MX420 or other NMEA 0183 compatible devices. Pins 7 & 8: Beacon monitoring signal output.

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Data Interface to MK40 Chartplotter

The MX421 and MX421B connection to the MK40 antenna terminal box is shown below. Only three wires from the MX421 or MX421B cable are used, namely; RED ------------------ +12 VDC Black/Shield -------- Negative Return and Signal GND GREEN ------------- GPS Data +

MX421 MX421B

RX DG TXD GND 12V

TxD (BRW) N.C.(WHT) RxD (GRN) +12 V (RED) GND (SHD)

CN1

Pin 6 (Green) GPS OUT Pin 1 (Black/Shield) GND Pin 2 (Red) +12 VDC

To MK40

Figure 6 - MX421 Interface to the MK40 Chartplotter

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Data Interface to a PC or Non-Leica Navigation Systems

Figure 7 shows the power and data output connections to non-Leica navigation systems using a terminal strip and DB9 connector (user supplied items) to terminate the wires.

Pin 6 (Green) GPS OUT Pin 1 (Black/Shield) Gnd Pin 2 (Red) +12 VDC

Black/ Shield

Green 6 Terminal Strip DB9 Connector (Female) GPS Data Out

Red

2 Amp Fuse Common GND

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

To Navigation PC

Figure 7 - MX421 Interface to PC or other Non-Leica Navigation Systems

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PC Interface Cable
An optional PC interface cable (P/N 722206) is available shown in Figure 8. The cable and connectors are pre-assembled to simplify equipment hookup between the PC and MX421. Antenna power can be connected to a 12 volt battery through the cigarette lighter adapter. This cable assembly can be purchased from any Leica authorized representatives.

Figure 8 - MX421 to PC Interface Cable (P/N 722206)

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MX421-10 Installation Section

(Use this section when installing the MX421 antenna with the 10Pin connector only)

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Power Requirement
External power supplied to the MX421 must be within 10.5-32 VDC for best operation. To protect the circuitry in the antenna, the voltage level must be within these limits. Negative grounding is required. The MX421B-10 draws about 230 mA. at 12 VDC. An in-line fuse or circuit breaker rated at 2 amp. is recommended for overload protection. When the MX421 is connected to a Leica control display unit (CDU), the antenna power can be supplied by the CDU unit. The red wire connects to the +12 VDC power, while the Black wire is the negative return. Although the MX421 has a reverse polarity protection, it is prudent to make sure that proper polarity is observed before making the connection. Note: Reverse polarity connection may damage the unit.

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MX421-10 Connector Configuration

The MX421-10 is a smart GPS only antenna configuration. It transmits the NMEA data at 4800 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop, no parity. Figure 9 shows the MX421-10 connector pin assignments.

10 9 8 7 6

1 2 3 4 5

Pin# 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Wire Prpl/Gry Purple White Yellow Green Orange Brown Blue Red Black

Signal 1 PPS 1 PPS + RTCM In + RTCM In GPS Out + GPS Out LPM In+ LPM In+12~32 VDC Negative GND.

Figure 9 - Interface Cable Pin Configuration for MX421-10 Where: Pins 1 & 2: are used for GND and 12 VDC input. Pins 3 & 4: Leica proprietary message (LPM) input port. Pins 5 & 6: GPS output to the MK12, MX420 (CDU) or other NMEA 183 compatible devices. Pins 7 & 8: connect to an external beacon receiver like the Leica MX41R. Pins 9 & 10: 1 Pulse Per Second (PPS) output

External Differential Beacon Receiver Connection

Differential corrections from an external beacon receiver can be connected to the MX421-10 (GPS only) model. Connections are done directly to yellow (Pin 7) and white (Pin 8) wires of the MX421-10 I/O cable. It will accept RTCM SC104 signal at 4800 baud.

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MX421B-10 & MX421SB-10 Connector Configuration

The MX421B-10 and MX421SB-10 antenna configuration is a combination GPS and beacon receiver in one. The built-in differential receiver operates in autosearch mode in the MX421B-10, while the MX421SB-10 can either be auto or manual mode. It enhances the accuracy of the GPS receiver to provide a more accurate position solution. Position accuracy better than 1 meter is possible with this configuration.
Pin# 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Wire Prpl/Gry Purple White Yellow Green Orange Brown Blue Red Black Signal 1 PPS 1 PPS + Beacon Status Out + Beacon - Status Out GPS Out + GPS Out LPM IN+ LPM IN+12~32 VDC Negative GND.

10 9 8 7 6

1 2 3 4 5

Figure 10 - Interface Cable Configuration for MX421B-10 and MX421SB-10 Where: Pins 1 & 2: are the GND and 12 VDC power input. Pins 3 & 4: Leica proprietary message (LPM) input port. Pins 5 & 6: GPS output to the MK40, MX420 or other NMEA 0183 compatible devices. Pins 7 & 8: Beacon monitoring signal output. Sends the SNR, Signal and Frequency to the Leica MX420/8 CDU. Connects to Cable B of the MX420/8 CDU. Pins 9 & 10: 1 PPS output

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Data Interface to MK40 Chartplotter

Follow the diagram in Figure 11 to interface the MX421 antenna to the MK40 chartplotter. The MX421-10 and MX421B-10 connection to the MK40 terminal box is shown below. Only three wires from the MX421 or MX421B cable are used, namely; RED ------------------ +12 ~32 VDC Black ----------------- Negative Return and Signal GND GREEN ------------- GPS Data +

MX421-10 MX421B-10

RX DG TXD GND 12V

TxD (BRW) N.C.(WHT) RxD (GRN) +12 V (RED) GND (SHD)

CN1

Pin 6 (Green) GPS OUT + Pin 1 (Black) Gnd. Pin 2 (Red) +12 VDC

To MK40

Figure 11 - MX421-10 Interface to the MK40 Chartplotter

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Data Interface to MX420/2 or MK12 CDU

Use the diagram in Figure 12 to interface the MX421-10 to a Leica MX420/2 or the MK12 CDU.

MX421-10 MX421B-10

MX420/2 or Mk12 CDU

(16) Red/Wht (1) Shield (8) Org (9) Org/Wht (10) Yel (11) Yel/Blk (4) Brn (5) Brn/Wht (6) Prpl (7) Prpl/Wht (12) Grn (13) Grn/Wht (14) Blu (15) Blu/wht (17) Gry (18) Blk/Wht (3) Blk (2) Red

Red (+12 VDC) Blk/Shield (GND) Grn (GPS Out +) Org (GPS Out -) Brn (LPM In +) Blu (LPM In -) In (A) In (B) NMEA1 I/O Out (A) Out (B) In (A) In (B) NMEA2 I/O Out (A) Out (B) NMEA2 Tx (RS-232) Ext. Alarm

Cable A

Terminal Strip (User Supplied)

12~32 VDC Supply

Figure 12 - MX421-10 Interface to a MX420/2 and MK12 CDUs

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Data Interface to MX420/8 or MX420/AIS CDU

Use the diagram in Figure 13 to interface the MX421B-10 to a Leica MX420/8 or MX420/AIS CDU.

MX421B-10

MX420/8 or MX420/AIS

(16) Red/Wht (1) Shield (8) Org (9) Org/Wht (10) Yel (11) Yel/Blk (4) Brn (5) Brn/Wht (6) Prpl (7) Prpl/Wht (12) Grn (13) Grn/Wht (14) Blu (15) Blu/wht (17) Gry (18) Blk/Wht (3) Blk (2) Red

Red (+12 VDC) Blk/Shield (GND) Grn (GPS Out +) Org (GPS Out -) Brn (LPM In +) Blu (LPM In -) In (A) In (B) NMEA1 I/O Out (A) Out (B) In (A) In (B) NMEA2 I/O Out (A) Out (B) NMEA2 Tx (RS-232) Ext. Alarm

Cable A

Cable B

Terminal Strip (User Supplied)

(4) Brn (5) Brn/Wht (17) Gray (18) Gray/Blk

12~32 VDC Supply

White (Beacon Status Out +) Yellow (Beacon Status Out -) Purple (1 PPS +) Purple/Gray (1 PPS -)

Figure 13 - MX421-10 Interface to MX420/8 or MX420/AIS CDUs

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Data Interface to PC or Non-Leica Navigation Systems

Figure 14 shows the power and data output connections to non-Leica navigation systems using a terminal strip and DB9 connector (user supplied items) to terminate the wires.

Pin 6 (Green) GPS OUT Pin 1 (Shield) GND Pin 2 (Red) +12 VDC

Black

Green 6 Terminal Strip DB9 Connector (Female) GPS Data Out

Red

2 Amp Fuse Common GND

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

To Navigation PC

Figure 14 - MX421-10 Interface to a PC chartplotter or Other Non-Leica Navigation Systems

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Specifications
GPS Receiver Type: L1, C/A Code (SPS), 12-channel continuous Tracking. 1575.42 MHz (L1 band) -143 dBm Costas threshold 1 Hz to 5 Hz RTCM SC-104 format -10 dBW 12 channel parallel automatic selection Ceramic Patch

Frequency: Receiver sensitivity: Update rate: DGPS Input: Receiver maximum input signal: Satellite measurement use: Antenna type: Maximum navigation dynamics: Maximum receiver dynamics: 2125 m.p.h. (950 m/s) 4G (39.2 m/s/s) Time to first fix: Cold start (no almanac or other data): 120 sec. Typical, 150 sec 90% prob able Warm start (almanac, last fix-position and time known) 48 sec (typical), 60 sec 90% probable Reacquisition time: <40 sec. Blockage: 2 sec. (Typical) Position accuracy: With differential corrections <1 meters depending on distance from differential base station. Without differential corrections <3 meter CEP (SA off) Input/Output interface: NMEA 0183 signal levels (optically isolated input) at 4800 baud. Datum: WGS84 Output messages: NMEA V2.0, GGA, GSA, GSV, GST, RMC, VTG and GLL Complies with CE emissions: CE EMC Standard EN50081-1 EN50082-1

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MX421 Installation Manual Beacon Receiver (For MX421B model) Frequency: Minimum Signal: Station Selection: Dynamic Range: Adjacent Channel Rejection: Channel spacing: Frequency offset tolerance: Antenna type: Sensitivity: 283.5 to 325.0 kHz. 2-channel Auto or Manual selection (500 Hz steps) 15 uV/m Automatic or Manual on two independent receiver channels 90 dB 40 dB (500 Hz) 500 Hz + 5 Hz H-Field This is strongly influenced by the atmospheric noise level. Typically a level of 40 dBuV/m will provide a usable signal with a 10 dB signal to noise ratio at 200 bps data rate. In very quite locations and with a data rate of 50 bps, a level of 20 dbuV/m will provide a usable signal. NMEA 0183 signal levels (optically isolated input) at 4800 baud. 100 and 200 (automatic or manual selection).

Input/Output interface: MSK rates: Physical Characteristics Size: Weigh: Height Diameter MX421 MX421B

Mount: Supply voltage range Operating current: MX421 MX421B Operating temperature range:

3 1/2 in. (89 mm.) 7 1/8 in. (182 mm.) 1.1 lbs. (500 gm. without cable) 1.9 lbs. (860 gm. without cable) UV stable plastic radome, waterproof 1- 14 tpi 10.5 to 32 VDC Typically 200 mA at 12.0 VDC, Typically 280 mA at 12.0 VDC -25 to +60 Degrees. C

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7 1/8 (182 mm)

3 " (89 mm)

1 in.- 14 TPI Mount

Data Output
The MX421 GPS and DGPS can be configured in the factory to output any one of the following data formats:

NMEA: GGA, GLL, GRS, GSA, GSV, GST, VTG, RMC, ZDA, MSS Leica proprietary messages (TBD)
NMEA 0183 Data Output Sentences (1) GGA - Global Positioning System Fix Data Time, position and fix related data for a GPS receiver. $GPGGA,hhmmss,llll.llll,a,yyyyy.yyyy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx*hh<CR><LF> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Notes: 1 ----- UTC of position 2,3 --- Latitude - N/S 27

MX421 Installation Manual 4,5 --- Longitude - E/W 6 ----- GPS Quality Indicator: 0=Fix not available or invalid 1=GPS SPS Mode, fix valid 2=Differential GPS, SPS Mode, fix valid 3= GPS PPS Mode, fix valid 7 ----- Number of Satellites in use, 00-12, may be different from the number in view 8 ----- Horizontal Dilution of Precision (HDOP) 9 -----Antenna altitude/mean-sea-level (geoid) 10-----Units of antenna altitude, Meters 11,12-Geoidal Height, Meters 13---- Age of Differential GPS Data 14 ----Differential Reference Station ID (2) GSA - GPS DOP and Active Satellites GPS receiver operating mode, satellites used in the navigation solution reported by the $GPGGA sentence, and DOP values. $GPGSA,a,x,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Notes: 1----- Mode: M = Manual, forced to operate in 2D or 3D Mode A = Automatic, allowed to automatically switch 2D/3D 2 ------ Mode: 1 = Fix not available, 2 = 2D, 3 = 3D 3-14 -- PRN numbers of satellites used in solution (null for unused fields) 15 ---- PDOP 16 ---- HDOP 17 -----VDOP (3) GSV - GPS Satellite in View Number of satellites (SV) in view, PRN numbers, elevation, azimuth and SNR values. Four satellites maximum per transmission, additional satellite data sent in second or third message. Total number of messages being transmitted and the number of the message transmitted are indicated in the first two fields. $GPGSV,x,x,xx,xx,xx,xxx,xx,....................,xx,xx,xxx,xx*hh<CR><LF> 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Notes: 1 ------Total number of messages, 1 to 3 2 ----- Message number, 1 to 3 3 ----- Total number of satellites in view 28

MX421 Installation Manual 4 ----- Satellite PRN number 5 ----- Elevation, degrees, 90 degrees maximum 6 ------Azimuth, degrees True, 000 to 359 7 ------SNR (C/No) 00-99 dB, null when not tracking 8 ------2nd and 3rd SV 9,10,11,12 - 4th SV (4) RMC - Recommended Minimum Specific GPS Data Time, date, position, course and speed data provided by a GPS navigation receiver. This sentence is transmitted at intervals not exceeding 2 seconds and is always accompanied by RMB when a destination waypoint is active. RMC and RMB are the recommended minimum data to be provided by a GPS receiver. All data fields must be provided: null fields used only when data is temporarily unavailable. $GPRMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.llll,a,yyyyy.yyyy,a,x.x,x.x,xxxxxx,x.x,a*hh<CR><LF> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Notes: 1 ---- UTC of Position fix 2 ---- Status: A = data valid V = Navigation receiver warning 3,4 -- Latitude, N/S 5,6 -- Longitude, E/W 7 ---- Speed over ground, knots 8 ------ Course Over Ground, True 9 ------ Date: dd/mm/yy 10,11 - Magnetic variation, degrees E/W. Easterly variation (E) subtracts from True course, Westerly variation (W) adds to True course.

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MX421 Installation Manual PRODUCT WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Leica products are warranted by Leica Geosystems (the Seller) to original purchaser (the buyer) for use only to be free of all defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from date of purchase by Buyer. If during the warranty period, the Leica products or parts thereof (Product) are found to be defective in material or workmanship, Seller shall repair or replace the defective Product, at the discretion of the Seller. In order to claim this warranty service, Buyer shall return the defective Product, together with proof of purchase to Seller or its authorized service representative and pay all transportation charges, duties, and taxes associated with the return of the Product to Seller. Seller shall reimburse Buyer for costs of the return to Buyer of Product found to be defective and covered by this warranty. Product which is repaired or replaced under the warranty is covered by this warranty for the remainder of the original warranty period or for a period of ninety (90) days after return shipment to Buyer, whichever is longer. SELLERS MAXIMUM LIABILITY ARISING FROM USE OF SELLERS PRODUCT SHALL NOT EXCEED AND BUYERS REMEDY IS LIMITED IN ANY EVENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RETURN OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AS PROVIDED HEREIN; AND SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE THE BUYERS ENTIRE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. This warranty does not apply to failure of any equipment not sold to Buyer by Seller, or to any Product which has been subjected to misuse, an accident, or improper installation, maintenance or application, nor does it extend to any Product which has been repaired or altered by anybody other than the Seller or its authorized service representative, unless such repair or alteration was authorized in writing by Seller. This warranty also does not apply to batteries and losses or damage due to the batteries. Since the GPS system on which the Product operates is furnished by the U.S. Government, not Seller, the Seller shall not be responsible for the GPS system or changes in the GPS System availability, coverage or accuracy. THIS PRINTED LIMITED WARRANTY IS ACCEPTED BY BUYER IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY FOR THE PRODUCT, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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