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| Model: |
US GlobalSat BU353 USB Cable GPS |
| Part No: |
05-BU353-W |
| Condition: |
Brand New, Full Manufacturer Warranty |
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Product Information |
| Manufacturer: |
US GlobalSat |
Category: |
GPS Units |
Type: |
Mobile Computer GPS |
| Model: |
05-BU353-W |
SKU: |
BU353 |
UPC: |
795945035308 |
| Announced: |
December 12, 2005 |
First Shipped: |
July 1, 2007 |
Weight: |
0.444 lbs. |
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95% of our reviewers recommend this item.
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Written by G and L St. John's, Newfoundland April 11, 2013
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VERY SATISFIED! works like a charm, plugged it in and it worked, can't ask for more! … More
•Pros: very sensitive, picks up sat signals in doors •Cons: i need a longer cord •Recommend? YES 9 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by Donald F Rockport March 25, 2013
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GPS ANTENNA BU353 Works great! Everything you need is included. Turns my PC into a GPS Navigator. … More
•Recommend? YES 13 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by Benjie D Las Vegas February 19, 2013
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BU353 Works great. … More
•Pros: flexable ends for the field. •Cons: cord could be a bit longer. •Recommend? YES 11 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by Garrett Victoria BC August 6, 2012
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US GLOBALSAT BU353 USB CABLE GPS I bought this GPS on the recommendation of 2 other boaters. It works as advertised, and receives signals through the r … More
•Pros: simple to use and inexpensive •Cons: none •Recommend? YES 12 viewers found this helpful. |
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Written by Pascal Granby, Québec August 6, 2012
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GLOBALSAT BU353 USB GOOD PRODUCT, GOOD PRICE. good product, good price. … More
•Pros: easy to recongnize and setup for pc •Cons: none •Recommend? YES 13 viewers found this helpful. |
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Manufacturer Description |
The WAAS enabled BU-353 GPS Receiver can be utilized in a variety of applications that may require a magnetic mounting with a waterproof configuration. With non-slip on the base and its compact design, the BU-353 is completely self-contained and waterproof. It incorporates the latest SiRF Star III GPS chipset and an active patch antenna so you receive the highest degree of GPS accuracy.
Typical application may include, but not limited to marine, aviation, and commercial environments in such uses as fire truck, police cars, buses, utility and long haul vehicles. The extended 5 feet long cable allows for easy routing behind headliners and side panels to terminate at a USB connector for interfacing with your Laptop / iBook / PowerBook.
- SiRF Star III High Performance GPS chipset - WAAS
- High sensitivity (Tracking Sensitivity: -159 dBm)
- Extremely fast TTFF (Time To First Fix) at low signal level
- Support NMEA 0183 data protocol
- Built-in SuperCap to reserve system data for rapid satellite acquisition
- Built-in patch antenna.
- Super-cohesive magnetic for mounting on the car
- USB interface connection port.
- Waterproof and non-slip on the bottom.
- LED indicator for GPS fix or not fix.
- LED OFF: Receiver switch off
- LED ON: No fix, signal searching
- LED Flashing: Position fixed
The BU353 is not compatible with Windows 8. Please check out the BU353-S4 for Windows 8.
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Features and Tips |
Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common BU353 USB Cable GPS features,
along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item. |
- SiRF Star III High Performance GPS chipset - WAAS
- High sensitivity (Tracking Sensitivity: -159 dBm)
- Extremely fast TTFF (Time To First Fix) at low signal level
- Support NMEA 0183 data protocol
- Built-in SuperCap to reserve system data for rapid satellite acquisition
- Built-in patch antenna.
- Super-cohesive magnetic for mounting on the car
- USB interface connection port.
- Waterproof and non-slip on the bottom.
- LED indicator for GPS fix or not fix.
- LED OFF: Receiver switch off
- LED ON: No fix, signal searching
- LED Flashing: Position fixed
Specifications:
- Chipset: SiRF Star III v3.1.1 firmware WAAS Enabled by default
- Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHz
- C/A code: 1.023 MHz chip rate
- Channels: 20 channel all-in-view tracking
- Sensitivity: -159 dBm
- Accuracy Position: 10 meters, 2D RMS; ~5 meters, 2D RMS WAAS enabled
- Velocity: 0.1 m/s
- Time: 1us synchronized to GPS time
Datum
Protocol:- GPS Protocol: Default: NMEA 0183 (Secondary: SiRF Binary) SiRF Binary>> Position, Velocity, Altitude, Status and Control
- GPS Output Data: NMEA 0183 MEA V2.2 Protocol and supports command: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL v2.2 (VTG and GLL are optional)
- GPS Transfer Rate: Software Command setting (Default: 4800,n,8,1 for NMEA)
Acquisition Time
- Reacquisition: 0.1 sec., average
- Hot start: 1 sec., average
- Warm start: 38 sec., average
- Cold start: 42 sec., average
Dynamic Conditions
- Altitude: 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max
- Velocity: 515 meters /second (1000 knots) max
- Acceleration: Less than 4g
- Jerk: 20m/sec
Power
- Main power input: 4.5V ~ 6.5V DC input
- Power consumption: 80mA
- Protocol Electrical level: TTL level
- Output voltage level: 0V~2.85V
Physical Characteristics
- Dimension: 2.08" Dia (53mm dia, 19.2mm height)
- Cable length: 60”
- Operating temperature: -40F ~ +185F ( -40C to +85C)
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Specifications |
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Unit dimensions, WxHxD: |
2.08 inch diameter X 0.75 inch high |
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Weight: |
2.2 oz |
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Waterproof: |
Yes (IPX7) |
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GPS-enabled: |
Yes |
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Floats: |
No |
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PC interface: |
USB |
| OEM |
| 7. |
Operating Current (mA) |
50 mA typical |
| 8. |
Input Voltage |
5V from USB port |
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Chipset |
SiRF Star III e/LP |
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Operating Temperature |
-40 to +80 C |
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Update Rate |
1 Hz |
| 12. |
Number of Data Ports |
1 |
| 13. |
Port 1 protocols |
NMEA 0183 |
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Outputs |
1 |
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PPS |
No |
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Receiver Sensitivity |
-159 dBm |
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Reacquisition Times |
0.1 sec |
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Acquisition Times (Warm) |
38 sec |
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Acquisition Times (Cold) |
45 sec |
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AutoLocate Time |
N/A |
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SkySearch Time |
N/A |
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Accuracy with WAAS |
5m 2D RMS |
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Accuracy with DGPS Source |
No DGPS |
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Dynamics |
60,000 feet @ 515 m/s max |
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Channels |
20 |
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WAAS Enabled |
Yes |
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