The Vector G2ComNav G2 GNSS GPS Compass is a state-of-the-art electronic navigation data device. It is capable of providing highly accurate, high-precision position and heading data to a wide variety of marine Navigation equipment, such as autopilots, sonar, radar, chartplotters, AIS receivers & transponders, and many other types of marine devices & systems.

The ComNav G2 GNSS features fast start-up and signal re-acquisition times, heading & position updates at up to 20 times per second, and can operate at sustained turn rates up to 90° per second. The ComNav G2 GNSS is a complete GPS Compass in a single rugged, marine-grade enclosure. It needs only one single power/data cable, which greatly simplifies installation.

• New : Supports both GPS and GLONASS satellites for complete redundancy
• New : Heading accuracy < 0.25° rmsSatellite Compass
• New : Position accuracy < 0.3m 95% confidence (DGPS)
• New : An integrated 9 Axis Inertial Measurement Core (IMC technology) provides enhanced roll, tilt and heading stability even during momentary loss of satellite signals
• New : IMO Compliant G3 color display system (optional)
• New : Engineered enhancements to exceed sealed IP67 rating
• New : Extended 2 year warranty • NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000® interface
• Type approved as primary heading AND positioning device
• Heave, Pitch, Roll and Rate of Turn as standard output
• Heading updates 1 to 20 Hz
• BAUD Rate selectable: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,115200
• Fully compatible with on board NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000® RADAR, ECDIS, AIS, Cameras, SONAR, PC and Autopilots
• Compact integrated surface mounting (Pole mount optional)
• IMO Compliant, Wheelmark and USCG approved
• Pre-programmed default settings for Heading, Rate of Turn, Course over Ground, Lat/Long position, Time & Date
• 1PPS output standard
• 15 meter serial cable standard (30 meter optional)
• 6 meter NMEA 2000® Cable (Optional)
• CE certified for EMI and RFI immunity
• Worldwide service

There are two models available – the ComNav G2 GNSS Satellite Compass and the ComNav G2B GNSS Satellite Compass. They are identical, except in their Differential GPS (DGPS) correction features :

• The G2 can obtain DGPS information from many Space-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) sources (in areas where compatible ones are available & operational), including WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, SNAS, GAGAN and others. The G2 can also accept DGPS information from an external data source.
• The G2B has an additional integrated beacon receiver module, which allows it to use conventional terrestrial DGPS Radiobeacon signals to obtain DGPS information, in addition to SBAS sources & external DGPS data sources.
• The G2 GPS Satellite Compass supports multiple RF front ends - enabling tighter coupling of measurements from separate antennas for use in heading-based products. Users will achieve excellent accuracy and stability due to the more accurate code phase measurements, improved multi path mitigation, and fewer components.
• The G2/B’s GPS antennas are separated by 50 cm between their phase centers, resulting in 0.5° rms heading performance. The G2/B provides heading and positioning updates of up to 20 Hz and delivers positioning accuracy of 1.0 m 95% of the time when using differential GPS corrections from beacon (G2B only) or from Space Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS).

The G2/B also features technology that enables ComNav GPS Satellite receivers to utilize old differential GPS correction data for 40 minutes or more without significantly affecting the positioning quality. The G2/B is less likely to be affected by differential signal outages due to signal blockages, weak signals, or interference.

GPS Sensor Specifications

• Receiver Type : L1, C/A code, with carrier phase smoothing
• Channels : Two x 32 parallel tracking GPS, GLONASS, SBAS
• Update Rate : Standard 10 Hz, Selectable up to 20 Hz (position and heading)
• Horizontal Accuracy : < 0.3 m 95% confidence (DGPS)* < 2.5 m 95% confidence (autonomous, no SA)**
• Heading Accuracy : < 0.25º rms
• Pitch / Roll Accuracy : < 1º rms
• Rate of Turn : 90º / sec max
• Start-up Time : < 60 sec typical
• Heading Fix : < 10 sec
• Satellite Reacquisition : < 1 sec
• Timing Output : 1PPS, 50 ns accuracy, CMOS

Beacon Receiver Specifications (G2B)

• Channels : 2-channel, parallel tracking
• Frequency Range : 283.5 to 325 kHz
• Operating Modes : Automatic (signal strength or range) and manual
• Compliance : IEC 61108-4 beacon standard

Communications

• Serial Ports : 1 full-duplex RS-232 and 1 full-duplex RS-422
• Baud Rates : 4800 - 115200
• Correction I/O Protocol : RTCM v2.3 (DGPS), RTCM SC-104
• Data I/O Protocol : NMEA 0183 / Optional NMEA 2000® / Proprietary ASCII
• Heading Warning I/O : Open relay system indicates invalid heading
• NMEA Heading Messages : $GPHDT, $GPROT, $PSAT, $GPHDM, $GPHDG
• Timing Output : 1PPS CMOS, active low, 10KΩ, 10pF load

Environmental

• Operating Temperature : -32ºC to +74ºC (-25ºF to + 165ºF)
• Storage Temperature : -40ºC to +85ºC (-40ºF to + 185ºF)
• Humidity : 0 - 99% non-condensing

Power

• Input Voltage : 10 to 36 VDC
• Power Consumption : ~ 3 W nominal
• Current Consumption : ~ 250 mA @ 12 VDC
• Isolation : Power supply isolated from serial ports
• Reverse Polarity Protection : Yes

Mechanical

• Dimensions : 669.8mm x 122mm x 212.7mm / 26.37” x 4.80” x 8.37“ LxHxW
• Weight : G2 : 2.2 kg (4.8 lb) / G2B : 2.7 kg (5.9 lb)
• Power/Data Connection : 18-pin, Environmentally sealed IP67 sealed
• 15m or 30m cable (options)

Aiding Devices

Gyro : Provides smooth heading, fast heading reacquision and reliable < 1º heading for periods up to 3 minutes when loss of GPS has occured (static conditions)

Tilt Sensor : Assists in fast start up of heading solutions

* Depends on multipath environment, number of satellites in view, satellite geometry, baseline length (for local services), and ionospheric activity.

** Depends on multipath environment, number of satellites in view, and satellite geometry

Additional Options :

• 30m NMEA 0183 Serial Data Cable
• 6m NMEA 2000® Cable (not IMO compliant)
• Color LCD Sunlight G3 Instrument Display

This product is the next generation replacement for ComNav Model 11210001, which is no longer available.