DATASHEET:
Overview
The MG-A8 GNSS antenna from Topcon is a compact, light weight and versatile antenna that’s suitable for marine and navigation applications. With INMARSAT signal rejection, this antenna provides amazing GNSS signal tracking while not being susceptible to signal jamming from other sources.
The MG-A8 antenna offers GPS L1/L2 signal reception, L-Band corrections and RTK capabilities making it ideal for applications such as dredging in inland river channels and waterways. It can also be used for other purposes such as for meter level navigation in DGPS mode and for RTK centimeter-level positioning in areas where there is a network of reference stations available to support this level of precision.
Features
- Ideal for Marine Applications
- Tuned for mitigating in-band interference
- Compact Dual Frequency package
- Supports L-band and RTK
- INMARSAT signal rejection
Technical Specifications
| GPS: | L1/L2 |
| L-Band: | Yes |
| Diameter: | 89 mm |
| Height: | 102.5 mm |
| Weight: | 250 g (Antenna without adapter) |
| Operating Temperature: | -40 °C to 70 °C |
| Storage Temperature: | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Humidity: | MIL-STD-810G, Method 507.5 Procedure II, item 2.4.2. Table 507.5-IX. Aggravated cycle |
| Dust/Water Protection: | IP6x IEC 60529 IPx7 IEC 60529 |
| Vibration: | MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6 Category 4-common carrier, Table 514.6 C-II, 1 hours per axis MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6 Category 21- watercraft- marine vehicles, Figure 514.6 D-9, 2 hours per axis |
| Shock Rating: | Multiple shocks, IEC 60068-2-29, Test Eb, 25g / 6µc,1000 bumps per axis |
| Salt Fog: | 5% salt solution concentration, 96 hours |
| RoHS Compliant: | Yes |
| Power Consumption: | 60 ± 5 mA (typical) |
| Input Voltage: | +3 to +18 VDC |
Ordering
The MG-A8 GNSS antenna from Topcon is available through TerrisGPS. If you would like more information regarding this product, feel free to get in touch with us by completing the Request Pricing form.
