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New GPS receiver line

Dec 1, 2006 12:00 PM
By Sarah Day

Raven Industries says that its new line of global positioning system (GPS) receivers provides powerful and accurate reception by using a consistent data position.

The Phoenix 200, one of three receivers in Raven's new Phoenix series, is an economical, submeter receiver capable of using two differential correction solutions. It features the Raven receiver technology combined with the Hemisphere GPS Crescent OEM engine.

The Phoenix 200 is a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)-enabled, single-frequency receiver designed for areas with a weak WAAS signal. A helix-style antenna allows for efficient tracking of low-positioned satellites. The receiver and antenna are housed in the same enclosure for easy installation and transfer to different machines.

An optional upgrade, e-Dif, models the differential correction over a period of time and then applies it to the GPS data to maintain a consistent, relative position.

Price of the Phoenix 200 GPS receiver is $1,600. Price of the e-Dif upgrade is $600.

According to Raven, its Phoenix 300 is a highly accurate differential GPS receiver connecting with GPS engine technology from industry companies to give the best possible signal. The Raven receiver technology combined with the Novatel OEM engine creates a dual frequency capable of using multiple frequencies and differential correction modes.

“If the grower decides that he needs a higher level of accuracy than submeter, say for strip-till, planting, or marking out rows, he can activate the decimeter mode and use the OmniStar HP [high performance] or XP correction signal, ” says Marlin Melander, marketing manager of Raven's Flow Controls Division.

Replacing the RPR 410, the Phoenix 300 includes a new AutoRestart mode, reducing the time required to lock in a differential signal. Its simulated radar output can be used to supply ground speed signal to a rate controller.

The Phoenix 300 works with WAAS, Canada-wide differential GPS (CDGPS) and OmniStar Virtual Base Station (VBS) receiver systems and can be upgraded to OmniStar HP and XP. The 300 also has the helix-style antenna that allows for efficient tracking of low-positioned satellites. An in-cab receiver gives access to configurations and settings.

Starting price of the Phoenix 300 is $3,995. The OmniStar HP and XP upgrade is $2,000. An additional subscription fee applies to the OmniStar VBS, HP and XP correction signals.

For more information, contact Raven Industries, Box 5107, Sioux Falls, SD 57117, 800/243-5435, www.ravenprecision.com.

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