NovAtel VEXXIS GNSS-502 Antenna
The VEXXIS GNSS-502 antenna from NovAtel is a dual-frequency, high-performance, ruggedized antenna with an IP67 rating. Its intelligent enclosure design combined with multi-constellation and L-Band support makes it ideal for terrestrial applications.
Description
Overview
The VEXXIS GNSS-502 antenna from NovAtel is perfect to use for ground vehicles in applications such as mobile mapping, agriculture and machine control. Its design makes it easy to install or move between ground vehicle platforms with magnetic mounting options.
The GNSS-501 antenna supports dual-frequency GPS (L1, L2), GLONASS (L1, L2), Galileo (E1, E5b), BeiDou (B1, B2) and L-Band signal reception.
The antenna has an IP67 rating and is ruggedized for use in harsh environments. Its MIL-STD-810G rating has been earned through 1000 hours of intense vibration testing. Moreover, its water-resistant design allows it to operate even under high pressure spray or heavy rainfall.
The superior multi-path signal rejection of the GNSS-502 provides excellent circularly polarized, symmetric radiation patterns. The key to achieving extraordinary performance is strictly balancing the signals and feeding the antenna at multiple points. The multi-point feeding network provides very low loss and frequency independent amplitude/phase balance.
Features
- Supports dual-frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and SBAS signal reception
- L-Band signal reception, supporting correction services such as TerraStar
- Multi-point antenna feed provides stable phase center and enhanced multipath rejection
- Designed for high quality performance when used with NovAtel’s STEADYLINE technology
- Low-profile design ideal for machine control applications
Technical Specifications
| Signals Received | |
| GPS: | L1, L2 |
| GLONASS: | G1, G2, G3 |
| Galileo: | E1, E5b |
| BeiDou: | B1, B2 |
| L-Band: | Yes |
| Pass Band | |
| Upper Passband: | 1578.0 ± 33.0 MHz (typical) |
| Lower Passband: | 1220.0 ± 31.0 MHz (typical) |
| Out-of-Band Rejection | |
| Band Edges ± 50 MHz: | 15 dB (typical) |
| Band Edges ± 100 MHz: | 25 dB (typical) |
| LNA Gain | |
| Upper Passband: | 34 dB (typical) |
| Lower Passband: | 38 dB (typical) |
| Gain at Zenith (90°) | |
| L1/B1/E1/G1/L-Band: | +4.0 dBic (minimum) |
| L2/B2/E5b/G2/G3: | +3.5 dBic (minimum) |
| Gain Roll-Off (Zenith to Horizon) | |
| Upper Passband: | 12 dB (typical) |
| Lower Passband: | 13 dB (typical) |
| Performance | |
| Phase Centre Stability: | <5.0 mm |
| Noise Figure: | 2.5 dB (typical) |
| VSWR: | <eq;2.0 (typical) |
| L1-L2 Differential Propagation Delay: | 7 ns (maximum) |
| Group Delay Ripple: | <15 ns |
| Nominal Impedance: | 50 Ω |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions: | 155 mm (D) × 45 mm (H) |
| Weight: | 450 g |
| Connector: | TNC female: |
| Mounting: | 2 x magnetic mounts 2 x M4 screw inserts |
| Electrical | |
| Input Voltage: | +3.3 to +18.0 VDC |
| Current: | 20 mA (typical) |
| Environmental Specifications | |
| Operating Temperature: | -40°C to +85°C |
| Storage Temperature: | -55°C to +85°C |
| Humidity: | 95% non-condensing |
| Salt Fog: | MIL-STD-810G (CH1), 509.6 |
| Water/Dust Resistance: | IP67, IP69K |
| Random Operating Vibration: | MIL-STD-810G(CH1), 514.7 (15 g) Annex E Procedure 1, Category 24 |
| Shock: | MIL-STD-810G (CH1) 516.7 (40 g) Procedure 1 |
| Bump: | IEC 68-2-27 Ea (25 g) |
| Regulatory Compliance: | FCC, CE |
| RoHS: | EU Directive 2011/65/EU |
Warranty
NovAtel products come with a one-year warranty. The warranty, provided by NovAtel, covers any product which does not materially conform to NovAtel’s specifications or that is significantly defective in materials or workmanship, for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment. Accessories come with a similar 90-day warranty. NovAtel’s Extended Warranty Program provides the option to increase the duration of the warranty by an additional 12 or 24 months. The warranty is covered in more detail in the NovAtel Warranty and Return Policies page.
Why Buy from Us?
In business since 2004, Canal Geomatics is an authorized dealer for NovAtel and has established itself as an industry-leading distributor of high-precision positioning products in North America. Our mission is to find the best solution for each unique application and extend premium support to ensure the long-term success of our customers. We offer both volume and reseller discounts for the majority of our product lines.
Ordering
The VEXXIS GNSS-502 antenna from NovAtel is available through Canal Geomatics. If you would like more information regarding this product, feel free to get in touch with us by completing the Request Pricing form.
