Maretron GPS Receiver GPS200 User Manual

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GPS200  
GPS Antenna/Receiver  
Users Manual  
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Table of Contents  
Table of Figures  
Figure 4 – NMEA 2000® Connector Face Views ....................................................................... 5  
Table of Appendices  
Appendix A – NMEA 2000 Interfacing ..................................................................................... A1  
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1 Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Maretron GPS200 GPS Antenna/Receiver. Maretron  
has designed and built your GPS200 to the highest standards for years of reliable,  
dependable, and accurate service.  
The Maretron GPS200 is designed to operate within the harsh demands of the marine  
environment. However, no piece of marine electronic equipment can function properly unless  
installed and maintained in the correct manner. Please read carefully and follow these  
instructions for installation and usage of the Maretron GPS200 in order to ensure optimal  
performance.  
1.1 Firmware Revision  
This manual corresponds to GPS200 firmware revision 1.0.1.  
1.2 GPS200 Features  
The Maretron GPS200 has the following features.  
NMEA 2000® Interface  
32 Channel GPS Antenna/Receiver  
Up to 5Hz Position Update Rate  
Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) capable (WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS)  
Accurate Location, COG and SOG Data to Any NMEA 2000® Device Including Chart  
Plotters, Autopilots, and Instrumentation Displays  
Magnetic Variation Output Based on World Magnetic Model  
Waterproof Enclosure and Cable System  
2 Installation  
2.1 Unpacking the Box  
When unpacking the box containing the Maretron GPS200, you should find the following items:  
1 - GPS200 GPS Antenna/Receiver  
1 - Pole Mount Base  
3 - Mounting Screws and Lock Washers  
1 - GPS200 User’s Manual  
1 - Warranty Registration Card  
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact Maretron.  
2.2 Choosing a Mounting Location  
The selection of a suitable mounting location is important for the optimal performance of the  
Maretron GPS200. The mounting location and orientation of the GPS200 should be:  
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1. Level with the earth’s horizontal plane – This gives the GPS200 antenna the optimal view  
of satellites from all directions.  
2. High Enough to have a clear view of the sky to the horizon in all directions unblocked by  
masts or antennas – The GPS200 provides the best readings when it has access to as  
many satellites as possible.  
3. As far as possible from VHF, satellite, or radar antennas – Radio frequency transmissions  
from these antennas can interfere with the proper reception of GPS satellite signals by the  
GPS200.  
2.3 Mounting the GPS200  
The Maretron GPS200 can be mounted directly on top of a horizontal surface (Section 2.3.1)  
or on top of a 1” 14 threads per inch standard marine pole mount (Section 2.3.2).  
2.3.1 Mounting the GPS200 to a Horizontal Surface  
Attach the GPS200 securely to the vessel using the included brass mounting screws and  
included lock washers or other fasteners as shown in Figure 1 (see mounting template in  
Section 8 for drill pattern). Do not use threadlocking compounds containing methacrylate ester,  
such as Loctite Red (271), as they will cause stress cracking of the plastic enclosure.  
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Figure 1 – Mounting the GPS200 to a flat surface  
2.3.2 Mounting the GPS200 to a Standard Marine Pole Mount  
Screw the included GPS200 antenna mount base to the standard marine mount. Thread the  
NMEA 2000® cable through the standard marine mount and the antenna mount base from the  
bottom out through the top and connect it to the GPS200 unit (see Section 2.4 below). Finally,  
attach the GPS200 to the antenna mount base using the included brass mounting screws and  
lock washers as shown in Figure 2. Do not use threadlocking compounds containing  
methacrylate ester, such as Loctite Red (271), as they will cause stress cracking of the plastic  
enclosure.  
Figure 2 – Mounting the GPS200 to a Standard Marine Pole Mount  
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2.4 Connecting the GPS200  
The Maretron GPS200 provides a connection to an NMEA 2000® interface through a  
connector that can be found on the bottom of the device (see Figure 3).  
NMEA 2000
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Connector  
Figure 3 – GPS200 Interface Connector  
The NMEA 2000® connector is a five pin male connector (see Figure 4). You connect the  
GPS200 to an NMEA 2000® network using a Maretron NMEA 2000® cable (or compatible  
cable) by connecting the female end of the cable to the GPS200 (note the key on the male  
connector and keyway on the female connector). Be sure the cable is connected securely and  
that the collar on the cable connector is tightened firmly. Connect the other end of the cable  
(male) to the NMEA 2000® network in the same manner. The GPS200 is designed such that  
you can plug or unplug it from an NMEA 2000® network while the power to the network is  
connected or disconnected. The cable should not hang on the GPS200 connector more than a  
few feet without some sort of strain relief. For example, you wouldn’t want several feet of cable  
hanging straight down within a mast without strain relieving the cable. Please follow  
recommended practices for installing NMEA 2000® network products.  
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Figure 4 – NMEA 2000® Connector Face Views  
2.4.1 Checking Connections  
Once the NMEA 2000® connection to the Maretron GPS200 has been completed, check to see  
that GPS information is being properly transmitted by observing an appropriate display. Refer  
to Section 5, “Troubleshooting”, if no GPS information appears.  
3 Operation  
As shipped from the factory, the GPS200 automatically provides position, time, SOG, COG,  
magnetic variation, and satellite information and requires no user configuration. However,  
some of the GPS200 parameters are user configurable as described below:  
Device Instance - If you have more than one GPS on the vessel, you can configure  
unique instances so listening devices can distinguish one GPS from another.  
Installation Description - You can configure a couple of special text fields within the  
GPS200 with any text you desire. If you do configure these text fields, they will show up  
with certain diagnostic tools (e.g., Maretron’s N2KAnalyzer software) and are useful for  
things like location or when and who installed the GPS200.  
Periodic Rate of Transmission – As shipped from the factory, the GPS200 transmits  
PGNs at a periodic rate. Alternatively, a PGN can be disabled by programming its  
periodic rate to zero.  
Label - Labels are useful for identifying particular products on the network. For example  
you might have two GPSs, one labeled “Primary GPS” and the other labeled “Backup  
GPS”. When you go to build your favorite screens on Maretron’s DSM250 dedicated  
display or N2KView software, you can easily identify which GPS you want to use for that  
favorite screen.  
Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) – the GPS200 may be programmed to  
use differential correction or SBAS (WAAS in USA, EGNOS in Europe, MSAS in the Far  
East), which is the factory default. You may disable the SBAS capability if desired.  
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These parameters may be configured using a Maretron display (DSM250), or the parameters  
can be configured using a Maretron NMEA 2000®/USB gateway (USB100) and Maretron’s  
N2KAnalyzer software.  
Users with direct access to the NMEA 2000® interface may configure these parameters directly  
through the NMEA 2000® interface. Please refer to Appendix A for a description of the NMEA  
2000® messages used to configure these parameters.  
3.1 Magnetic Variation  
Magnetic variation is the angular difference between the true meridian (great circle connecting  
the geographic poles) and the magnetic meridian (direction of the lines of magnetic flux).  
Magnetic variation has different values at different locations on the earth with most areas  
undergoing change to the magnetic variation over time.  
The GPS200 indicates magnetic variation anywhere on Earth using the World Magnetic Model  
(WWM). It is important to understand that the WMM geomagnetic model only characterizes  
that portion of the Earth’s magnetic field that is generated in the Earth’s fluid outer core (the  
main magnetic field). The portions of the geomagnetic field generated by the Earth’s crust and  
upper mantle, and by the ionosphere and magnetosphere, are not represented in the WMM.  
Consequently, a magnetic sensor such as a compass or magnetometer may observe spatial  
and temporal magnetic anomalies when referenced to the WMM. In particular, certain local,  
regional, and temporal magnetic declination anomalies can exceed 10 degrees. Anomalies of  
this magnitude are not common but they do exist. Declination anomalies of the order of 3 or 4  
degrees are not uncommon but are of small spatial extent and are relatively isolated.  
On land, spatial anomalies are produced by mountain ranges, ore deposits, ground struck by  
lightning, geological faults, and cultural features such as trains, planes, tanks, railroad tracks,  
power lines, etc. The corresponding deviations are usually smaller at sea, and decrease with  
increasing altitude of an aircraft or spacecraft. In ocean areas, these anomalies occur most  
frequently along continental margins, near seamounts, and near ocean ridges, trenches, and  
fault zones, particularly those of volcanic origin. Ships and submarines are also sources of  
magnetic anomalies in the ocean.  
However, from a global main field perspective, the declination (D), inclination (I), and grid  
variation (GV) RMS errors of WMM are estimated to be less than 1.0° at the Earth’s surface  
over the entire 5-year life span of the model. Also, the RMS errors at the Earth’s surface  
horizontal intensity (H), the vertical component (Z), and the total intensity (F) of WMM are  
estimated to be well below 200 nT over the entire 5-year life of the model. Thus, the WMM  
meets and exceeds the accuracy requirements detailed in MIL-W-89500 (Defense Mapping  
Agency, 1993) for the entire life span of the model. To learn more about the WWM, please visit  
4 Maintenance  
Regular maintenance is important to ensure continued proper operation of the Maretron  
GPS200. Perform the following tasks periodically:  
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Clean the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners as they may remove  
paint or markings or may corrode the GPS200 enclosure or seals. Do not use any  
cleaners containing acetone, as they will deteriorate the plastic enclosure.  
Ensure that the unit is mounted securely and cannot be moved relative to the mounting  
surface. If the unit is loose, tighten the mounting screws.  
Check the security of the cable connected to the NMEA 2000® interface and tighten if  
necessary.  
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5 Troubleshooting  
If you notice unexpected operation of the Maretron GPS200, follow the troubleshooting  
procedures in this section to remedy simple problems.  
Symptom  
No data output  
Troubleshooting Procedure  
Check the connections to the NMEA  
2000® connector and tighten if  
necessary  
Ensure that power is supplied to the  
connected NMEA 2000® cable  
Ensure that the GPS200 has a clear  
view to the horizon in all directions  
Ensure that no VHF, satellite, or radar  
antennas have been mounted near the  
GPS200  
If these steps do not solve your problem, please contact Maretron Technical Support (refer to  
Section 7 for contact information).  
Warning: There are no user-serviceable components inside the Maretron GPS200. Opening  
the GPS200 will expose the sensitive electronic components to adverse environmental  
conditions that may render the unit inoperative. Please do not open the GPS200, as this will  
automatically void the warranty. If service is required, please return the unit to an authorized  
Maretron service location.  
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6 Technical Specifications  
Specifications  
Parameter  
Position Accuracy (Autonomous)  
Position Accuracy (WAAS)  
Channels  
Value  
<3m  
<2.5m  
Comment  
2D RMS (95% of Data Falls Within 10m)  
2D RMS (95% of Data Falls Within 3m)  
Simultaneous Tracking of 32 Satellites  
32  
Tracking Sensitivity  
Position Update Rate  
Speed Update Rate  
Time Update Rate  
Hot Start  
Warm Start  
Cold Start  
Satellite Based Augmentation  
System  
-159dBm  
5 per Second  
4 per Second  
1 per Second  
1 Seconds  
33 Seconds  
36 Seconds  
WAAS  
5 Hz Position Fix Calculation Rate  
Start Within Hours of Last Power Down  
Start Within Days of Last Power Down  
Start from Unknown Position  
North America  
EGNOS  
Europe  
MSAS  
Asia  
Acceleration Limit  
Altitude Limit  
Velocity Limit  
Jerk Limit  
4g  
18000 m  
515 m/sec  
20 m/sec3  
Battery Backup  
Lithium (4-5 Days) Holds Position for Hot/Warm Starts  
Certifications  
Parameter  
Comment  
NMEA 2000®  
Level A  
Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment & Systems  
FCC and CE Mark  
Tested to IEC 60945  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
NMEA 2000® Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs) - See Appendix A for Details  
Description  
Periodic Data PGNs  
PGN #  
126992 System Time  
128259 Speed  
PGN Name  
Default Rate  
1 Time/Second  
Disabled  
5 Times/Second  
4 Times/Second  
1 Time/Second  
1 Time/Second  
1 Time/Second  
1 Time/Second  
N/A  
129025 Position, Rapid Update  
129026 COG and SOG, Rapid Update  
129029 GNSS Position Data  
129539 GNSS DOPs  
129540 GNSS Satellites in View  
127258 Magnetic Variation  
126464 PGN List (Transmit and Receive)  
126996 Product Information  
126998 Configuration Information  
129538 GNSS Control Status  
129541 GPS Almanac Data  
059392 ISO Acknowledge  
Response to Requested PGNs  
Protocol PGNs  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
059904 ISO Request  
N/A  
060416 ISO Transport Protocol, Connection  
Management  
N/A  
060160 ISO Transport Protocol, Data Transfer  
060928 ISO Address Claim  
065240 ISO Address Command  
126206 NMEA  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
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Electrical  
Parameter  
Value  
9 to 16 Volts  
<100mA  
2
Comment  
Operating Voltage  
DC Voltage  
Power Consumption  
Load Equivalence Number (LEN)  
Reverse Battery Protection  
Load Dump Protection  
Average Current Drain  
NMEA 2000® Spec. (1LEN = 50 mA)  
Indefinitely  
Yes  
Yes  
Energy Rated per SAE J1113  
Mechanical  
Parameter  
Size  
Value  
Comment  
4” Diameter x 1.65” Tall Not Including Antenna Mount Base  
Weight  
6 oz.  
Not Including Antenna Mount Base  
Mounting  
Deck or Pole  
Environmental  
Parameter  
Value  
Exposed  
IP67  
IEC 60954 Classification  
Degree of Protection  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Relative Humidity  
Vibration  
-25°C to 55°C  
-40°C to 70°C  
93%RH @40° per IEC60945-8.2  
2-13.2Hz @ ±1mm, 13.2-100Hz @ 7m/s2 per IEC 60945-8.7  
12.5mm Nozzle @ 100liters/min from 3m for 30min per IEC 60945-8.8  
Ultraviolet B, A, Visible, and Infrared per IEC 60945-8.10  
Rain and Spray  
Solar Radiation  
Corrosion (Salt Mist)  
Electromagnet Emission  
Electromagnetic Immunity  
Safety Precautions  
4 times 7days @ 40°C, 95%RH after 2 hour Salt Spray Per IEC 60945-8.12  
Conducted and Radiated Emission per IEC 60945-9  
Conducted, Radiated, Supply, and ESD per IEC 60945-10  
Dangerous Voltage, Electromagnetic Radio Frequency per IEC 60945-12  
7 Technical Support  
If you require technical support for Maretron products, you can reach us in one of the following  
ways:  
Telephone: 1-866-550-9100  
Fax: 1-602-861-1777  
Mail: Maretron, LLC  
Attn: Technical Support  
9014 N. 23rd Ave Suite 10  
Phoenix, AZ 85021 USA  
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8 Installation Template  
Please check the dimensions before using the following diagram as a template for drilling the  
mounting holes; the printing process may have distorted the dimensions.  
2.11”  
Figure 5 – Horizontal Mounting Surface Template  
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9 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty  
Maretron warrants the GPS200 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the  
date of original purchase. If within the applicable period any such products shall be proved to Maretron’s  
satisfaction to fail to meet the above limited warranty, such products shall be repaired or replaced at Maretron’s  
option. Purchaser's exclusive remedy and Maretron’s sole obligation hereunder, provided product is returned  
pursuant to the return requirements below, shall be limited to the repair or replacement, at Maretron’s option, of  
any product not meeting the above limited warranty and which is returned to Maretron; or if Maretron is unable to  
deliver a replacement that is free from defects in materials or workmanship, Purchaser’s payment for such  
product will be refunded. Maretron assumes no liability whatsoever for expenses of removing any defective  
product or part or for installing the repaired product or part or a replacement therefore or for any loss or damage  
to equipment in connection with which Maretron’s products or parts shall be used. With respect to products not  
manufactured by Maretron, Maretron’s warranty obligation shall in all respects conform to and be limited to the  
warranty actually extended to Maretron by its supplier. The foregoing warranties shall not apply with respect to  
products subjected to negligence, misuse, misapplication, accident, damages by circumstances beyond  
Maretron’s control, to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or storage, or to other than normal use or  
service.  
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
Statements made by any person, including representatives of Maretron, which are inconsistent or in conflict with  
the terms of this Limited Warranty, shall not be binding upon Maretron unless reduced to writing and approved by  
an officer of Maretron.  
IN NO CASE WILL MARETRON BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES  
FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR SAVINGS, OR ANY OTHER LOSS INCURRED  
BECAUSE OF INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MARETRON’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY  
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT(S) INVOLVED. MARETRON SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT  
TO ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT OR  
WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHER THEORIES OF LAW WITH RESPECT TO  
PRODUCTS SOLD OR SERVICES RENDERED BY MARETRON, OR ANY UNDERTAKINGS, ACTS OR  
OMISSIONS RELATING THERETO.  
Maretron does not warrant that the functions contained in any software programs or products will meet  
purchaser’s requirements or that the operation of the software programs or products will be uninterrupted or error  
free. Purchaser assumes responsibility for the selection of the software programs or products to achieve the  
intended results, and for the installation, use and results obtained from said programs or products. No  
specifications, samples, descriptions, or illustrations provided Maretron to Purchaser, whether directly, in trade  
literature, brochures or other documentation shall be construed as warranties of any kind, and any failure to conform  
with such specifications, samples, descriptions, or illustrations shall not constitute any breach of Maretron’s limited  
warranty.  
Warranty Return Procedure:  
To apply for warranty claims, contact Maretron or one of its dealers to describe the problem and determine the  
appropriate course of action. If a return is necessary, place the product in its original packaging together with  
proof of purchase and send to an Authorized Maretron Service Location. You are responsible for all shipping and  
insurance charges. Maretron will return the replaced or repaired product with all shipping and handling prepaid  
except for requests requiring expedited shipping (i.e. overnight shipments). Failure to follow this warranty return  
procedure could result in the product’s warranty becoming null and void.  
Maretron reserves the right to modify or replace, at its sole discretion, without prior notification, the warranty listed  
above. To obtain a copy of the then current warranty policy, please go to the following web page:  
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GPS200 NMEA 2000® Periodic Data Transmitted PGNs  
PGN 126992 – System Time  
The GPS200 uses this PGN to provide a regular transmission of UTC time and date and to  
provide synchronism for measurement data. The factory default for periodic transmission rate  
is once per second. The transmission of this PGN can be disabled or the transmission rate of  
this PGN can be changed (see PGN 126208 – NMEA Request Group Function – Transmission  
Periodic Rate).  
Field 1: SID – The sequence identifier field is used to tie related PGNs together. For  
example, the GPS200 will transmit identical SIDs for 126992 (System Time), 128259  
(Speed), 129026 (COG and SOG, Rapid Update), 129029 (GNSS Position Data),  
129539 (GNSS DOPs), and 129540 (GNSS Satellites in View) to indicate that the  
readings are linked together (i.e., the data from each PGN was taken at the same  
time although they are reported at slightly different times).  
2: Source – This field is used to indicate the type of time source, therefore this field  
always reads as 0 (GPS).  
3: Reserved (4 bits) – This field is reserved by NMEA; therefore, this field always  
contains a value of 0xF (the GPS200 sets all reserved bits to a logic 1)  
4: Date – This field is used to indicate the UTC Date in resolution of 1 day (the number  
of days since January 1, 1970).  
5: Time – This field is used to indicate the UTC Time in resolution of 1x10-4 s (24 hour  
clock, 0.0000 = midnight).  
PGN 127258 – Magnetic Variation  
The GPS200 uses this PGN to provide a regular transmission of magnetic variation. The  
factory default for periodic transmission rate is once per second. The transmission of this PGN  
can be disabled or the transmission rate of this PGN can be changed (see PGN 126208 –  
NMEA Request Group Function – Transmission Periodic Rate).  
Field 1: SID – The sequence identifier field is used to tie related PGNs together. For  
example, the GPS200 will transmit identical SIDs for 126992 (System Time), 128259  
(Speed), 129026 (COG and SOG, Rapid Update), 129029 (GNSS Position Data),  
129539 (GNSS DOPs), and 129540 (GNSS Satellites in View) to indicate that the  
readings are linked together (i.e., the data from each PGN was taken at the same  
time although they are reported at slightly different times).  
2: Variation Source – The GPS200 uses the WMM2005 for variation, therefore this field  
always reads as 5 (WMM2005).  
3: Reserved (4 bits) – This field is reserved by NMEA; therefore, this field always  
contains a value of 0xF (the GPS200 sets all reserved bits to a logic 1)  
4: Age of Service (Date) – This field is used to indicate the UTC Date in resolution of 1  
day (the number of days since January 1, 1970).  
5: Variation – This field is used to indicate the magnetic variation where positive values  
represent Easterly and negative values represent Westerly variation.  
PGN 129025 – Position, Rapid Update  
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The GPS200 uses this PGN to provide latitude and longitude referenced to WGS84. The  
factory default for periodic transmission rate is 10 times per second. The transmission of this  
PGN can be disabled or the transmission rate of this PGN can be changed (see PGN 126208  
– NMEA Request Group Function – Transmission Periodic Rate).  
Field 1: Latitude – Latitude in 1x10-7 degrees ("-" = south, “+” = north)  
2: Longitude – Longitude in 1x10-7 degrees ("-" = west, “+” = east)  
PGN 129026 – COG and SOG, Rapid Update  
The GPS200 uses this PGN to provide Course Over Ground (COG) and Speed Over Ground  
(SOG). The factory default for periodic transmission rate is four times per second. The  
transmission of this PGN can be disabled or the transmission rate of this PGN can be changed  
(see PGN 126208 – NMEA Request Group Function – Transmission Periodic Rate).  
Field 1: SID – The sequence identifier field is used to tie related PGNs together. For  
example, the GPS200 will transmit identical SIDs for 126992 (System Time), 128259  
(Speed), 129026 (COG and SOG, Rapid Update), 129029 (GNSS Position Data),  
129539 (GNSS DOPs), and 129540 (GNSS Satellites in View) to indicate that the  
readings are linked together (i.e., the data from each PGN was taken at the same  
time although they are reported at slightly different times).  
2: COG Reference – This field is used to indicate the direction reference of the course  
over ground. This field always reads as 0 (True, not magnetic).  
3: Reserved (6 bits) – This field is reserved by NMEA; therefore, this field always  
contains a value of 0x3F (the GPS200 sets all reserved bits to a logic 1)  
4: Course Over Ground – This field is used to indicate the course over ground (COG)  
in resolution of 1x10-4 radians.  
5: Speed Over Ground – This field is used to indicate the speed over ground (SOG) in  
resolution of 1x10-2 m/s.  
6: Reserved (16 bits) – This field is reserved by NMEA; therefore, this field always  
contains a value of 0xFFFF (the GPS200 sets all reserved bits to a logic 1)  
PGN 129029 – GNSS Position Data  
The GPS200 uses this PGN to convey a comprehensive set of Global Navigation Satellite  
System (GNSS) parameters, including position information. The factory default for periodic  
transmission rate is once per second. The transmission of this PGN can be disabled or the  
transmission rate of this PGN can be changed (see PGN 126208 – NMEA Request Group  
Function – Transmission Periodic Rate).  
Field 1: SID – The sequence identifier field is used to tie related PGNs together. For  
example, the GPS200 will transmit identical SIDs for 126992 (System Time), 128259  
(Speed), 129026 (COG and SOG, Rapid Update), 129029 (GNSS Position Data),  
129539 (GNSS DOPs), and 129540 (GNSS Satellites in View) to indicate that the  
readings are linked together (i.e., the data from each PGN was taken at the same  
time although they are reported at slightly different times).  
2: Position date –UTC Date in resolution of 1 day (The number of days since January  
1, 1970).  
3: Position time – UTC Time in resolution of 1x10-4 s (24 hour clock, 0.0000 =  
midnight).  
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4: Latitude – Latitude in 1x10-16 degrees ("-" = south, “+” = north)  
5: Longitude – Longitude in 1x10-16 degrees ("-" = west, “+” = east)  
6: Altitude – Altitude referenced to WGS-84 in (resolution of 1x10-6 m)  
7: Type of System – This field is used to indicate type of GPS system. The GPS200 will  
show either 0 (GPS) or 3 (GPS+SBAS, factory default) dependent on whether the  
user has enabled SBAS.  
8: Method, GNSS – This field is used to indicate the quality of GNSS information. The  
GPS200 indicates one of the following values: 0=no GPS, 1=GNSS fix, 2=DGNSS  
fix, 6=Estimated (dead reckoning).  
9: Integrity – This field always contains a value of 0 (no integrity checking).  
10: Reserved (6 bits) – This field is reserved by NMEA; therefore, this field always  
contains a value of 0x3F (the GPS200 sets all reserved bits to a logic 1)  
11: Number of SVs – This field is used to indicate the number of satellites used in  
solution.  
12: HDOP – This field is used to indicate the horizontal dilution of precision with a  
resolution of 1x10-2 (unitless).  
13: PDOP – This field is used to indicate the positional dilution of precision with a  
resolution of 1x10-2 (unitless).  
14: Geoidal Separation – This field is used to indicate the Geoidal Separation in  
resolution of 1x10-2 m.  
15: Number of Reference Stations – This field always contains a value of 0  
16: Reference Station Type "1" – This field always contains a value of 0xF (Null)  
17: Reference Station ID "1" – This field always contains a value of 0xFFF (data not  
available)  
18: Age of DGNSS Corrections "1" – This field always contains a value of 0xFFFF (data  
not available)  
PGN 129539 – GNSS DOPs  
The GPS200 uses this PGN to provide a single transmission containing GNSS status and  
dilution of precision components (DOP) that indicate the contribution of satellite geometry to  
the overall positioning error. There are three DOP parameters reported, horizontal (HDOP),  
Vertical (VDOP) and time (TDOP). The factory default for periodic transmission rate is once  
per second. The transmission of this PGN can be disabled or the transmission rate of this PGN  
can be changed (see PGN 126208 – NMEA Request Group Function – Transmission Periodic  
Rate).  
Field 1: SID – The sequence identifier field is used to tie related PGNs together. For  
example, the GPS200 will transmit identical SIDs for 126992 (System Time), 128259  
(Speed), 129026 (COG and SOG, Rapid Update), 129029 (GNSS Position Data),  
129539 (GNSS DOPs), and 129540 (GNSS Satellites in View) to indicate that the  
readings are linked together (i.e., the data from each PGN was taken at the same  
time although they are reported at slightly different times).  
2: Set Mode – This field is used to indicate the desired mode of operation: 0 = 1D. 1 =  
2D, 2 = 3D, 3 = Auto (factory default), 4-5 = Reserved, 6 = Error, 7 = Null. The  
GPS200 will always return a value of 3 for this parameter.  
3: Op Mode – This field is used to indicate the actual current mode of operation: 0 =  
1D. 1 = 2D, 2 = 3D, 3 = Auto (factory default), 4-5 = Reserved, 6 = Error, 7 = Null.  
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4: Reserved (2 bits) – This field is reserved by NMEA; therefore, this field always  
contains a value of 0x3 (the GPS200 sets all reserved bits to a logic 1)  
5: HDOP – This field is used to indicate the horizontal dilution of precision with a  
resolution of 1x10-2 (unitless).  
6: VDOP – This field is used to indicate the vertical dilution of precision with a  
resolution of 1x10-2 (unitless).  
7: TDOP – This field is used to indicate the time dilution of precision with a resolution of  
1x10-2 (unitless).  
PGN 129540 – GNSS Satellites in View  
The GPS200 uses this PGN to provide the GNSS information on current satellites in view  
tagged by sequence ID. Information includes PRN, elevation, azimuth, and SNR. Field 4  
defines the number of satellites. Fields 5 through 11 defines the satellite number and the  
information. Fields 5 through 11 are sequentially repeated for each satellite to be transmitted.  
The factory default for periodic transmission rate is once per second. The transmission of this  
PGN can be disabled or the transmission rate of this PGN can be changed (see PGN 126208  
– NMEA Request Group Function – Transmission Periodic Rate).  
Field 1: SID – The sequence identifier field is used to tie related PGNs together. For  
example, the GPS200 will transmit identical SIDs for 126992 (System Time), 128259  
(Speed), 129026 (COG and SOG, Rapid Update), 129029 (GNSS Position Data),  
129539 (GNSS DOPs), and 129540 (GNSS Satellites in View) to indicate that the  
readings are linked together (i.e., the data from each PGN was taken at the same  
time although they are reported at slightly different times).  
2: Mode – This field always reads as 3 (Null), indicating that range residuals are used  
to calculate position, and not calculated after the position.  
3: Reserved (6 bits) – This field is reserved by NMEA; therefore, this field always  
contains a value of 0x3F (the GPS200 sets all bits to a logic 1)  
4: Number of SVs – This field is used to indicate the number of current satellites in  
view. Fields 5-11 are repeated the number of times specified by this field’s value.  
5: PRN "1" – This field is used to indicate the Satellite ID Number of the satellite (1-  
32=GPS, 33-64=SBAS, 65-96=GLONASS).  
6: Elevation "1" – This field is used to indicate the Elevation of the satellite.  
7: Azimuth "1" – This field is used to indicate the Azimuth of the satellite.  
8: SNR "1" – This field is used to indicate the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) of the  
satellite.  
9: Range Residuals “1” – The GPS200 always sets this field to a value of 0x7FFFFFFF  
(data not available)  
10: PRN Status "1" – This field is used to indicate the status of the first satellite in the  
list. (0=Not Tracked, 1=Tracked but not used in solution, 2=Used in solution without  
Differential corrections, 3=Differential Corrections available, 4=Tracked with  
Differential Corrections, 5=used with Differential Corrections)  
11: Reserved (4 bits) – This field is reserved by NMEA; therefore, this field always  
contains a value of 0xF (the GPS200 sets all bits to a logic 1)  
If Field 4 contains a value greater than one, then the group of fields 5 through 11 is repeated  
until this group appears the number of times indicated by the value of Field 4.  
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PGN 129538 – GNSS Control Status  
The GPS200 uses this PGN to provide the GNSS common satellite receiver parameter status.  
GPS200 sends this PGN only when requested by PGN 059904 (ISO Request).  
Field 1: SV Elevation Mask – If the elevation of a satellite (angle above the horizon) is below  
this value, the GPS200 will not use that satellite in the solution. Units are 1x10-4  
radians. The GPS200 always indicates “data not available” for this field, indicating  
that this parameter is not user configurable.  
2: PDOP Mask – If the PDOP exceeds this value, the GPS200 will indicate “No GNSS  
fix” or “Dead Reckoning Mode” in PGN 129029. Units are 1x10-2 (unitless). The  
GPS200 always indicates “data not available” for this field, indicating that this  
parameter is not user configurable.  
3: PDOP Switch – If the PDOP exceeds this value, a GPS receiver will switch from 3D  
to 2D mode. For the GPS200, this field always contains a value of 0x7FFF,  
indicating that the GPS200 will always attempt to operate in 3D mode. Units are  
1x10-2 (unitless). The GPS200 always indicates “data not available” for this field,  
indicating that this parameter is not user configurable.  
4: SNR Mask – If the SNR of a satellite is below this value, the GPS200 will not use  
that satellite in the solution. Units are 1x10-2 dB. The factory default is to use all  
available satellites. The GPS200 always indicates “data not available” for this field,  
indicating that this parameter is not user configurable.  
5: GNSS Mode – This field is used to indicate the desired mode of operation: 0 = 1D, 1  
= 2D, 2 = 3D, 3 = Auto (factory default), 4-5 = Reserved, 6 = Error, 7 = Null. The  
GPS200 always returns a value of 3 (Auto) for this parameter, which is not user  
configurable).  
6: DGNSS Mode – This field is used to indicate the desired mode of operation of  
DGNSS (0=do not use SBAS, 1 and 3=Use SBAS when available). The factory  
default value for this field is 1 (use SBAS when available).  
7: Position / Velocity Filter – This field always contains a value of 0x3, indicating that  
the GPS200 does not allow configuration of the position / velocity filter.  
8: Max Correction Age – This field always contains a value of 0xFFFF, indicating that  
the GPS200 does not allow configuration of the maximum age of SBAS correction  
data to be used.  
9: Antenna Altitude for 2D Mode – This field is used to indicate the antenna altitude for  
the GPS200 to use when operating in 2D mode in units of 1x10-2 m. The factory  
default for this field is 0.0 m, and is not user configurable.  
10: Use Antenna Altitude for 2D Mode – This field is used to indicate whether the  
GPS200 will use Antenna Altitude (Field 9) when operating in 2D mode. The  
GPS200 returns a value of 1 for this parameter, indicating that it will always indicate  
an Antenna Altitude of 0.0m when operating in 2D mode. This field is not user  
programmable.  
GPS200 NMEA 2000® Received PGNs  
PGN 126208 – NMEA Command Group Function – GNSS Control Status  
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This will change the configuration of the GPS200.  
Field 1: Complex Command Group Function Code (8 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x01,  
which denotes a command PGN.  
2: Commanded PGN (24 bits) – set this field’s value to 129538, which denotes the  
GNSS Control Status PGN.  
3: Priority Setting (4 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x8, which indicates to leave priority  
settings unchanged.  
4: Reserved (4 bits) – set this field’s value to 0xF, which is the value for a reserved field  
of this size.  
5: Number of Pairs of Commanded Parameters to Follow (8 bits) – set this field’s value  
to the number of configurations to be changed.  
6: Field number of first commanded parameter (8 bits). Please refer to the table below  
for valid values for this field.  
7: Value of first command parameter (size depends on the field number specified in  
field 6 of this PGN) – please refer to the description of PGN 129538 above for  
details.  
Field  
Number of  
Commanded  
Name of Commanded  
Parameter  
Size  
(Bytes)  
Parameter  
5
6
GNSS Mode  
DGNSS Mode  
1
1
Fields 6 and 7 are repeated pair wise until all parameters to be modified have been specified.  
PGN 126208 – NMEA Command Group Function – Maretron Proprietary Restart GPS  
Engine  
This will force the GPS200 to restart its GPS engine without performing a full reset of the unit.  
Field 1: Complex Command Group Function Code (8 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x01,  
which denotes a command PGN  
2: Commanded PGN (24 bits) – set this field’s value to 126720, which denotes the  
Maretron proprietary PGN  
3: Priority Setting (4 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x8, which indicates to leave priority  
settings unchanged  
4: Reserved (4 bits) – set this field’s value to 0xF, which is the value for a reserved field  
of this size  
5: Number of Pairs of Commanded Parameters to Follow (8 bits) – set this field’s value  
to 0x4, indicating that four parameters will follow  
6: Number of First Commanded Parameter (8 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x1  
7: Maretron Vendor ID and Industry Code (16 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x9889  
8: Number of Second Commanded Parameter (8 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x02  
9: Product Code (16 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x6F0, which is the NMEA 2000®  
product code for the GPS200.  
10: Number of Third Commanded Parameter (8 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x03  
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11: Software Code (16 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x0001, which is the identifier for  
this version of the Maretron proprietary protocol  
12: Maretron Command (8 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x30, which will force the GPS  
Engine to restart as selected by the following field.  
13: Restart mode (8 bits) – set this field’s value to select the restart mode, 0=Factory  
restart, 1=Cold start.  
PGN 126208 – NMEA Request Group Function – Transmission Periodic Rate  
This PGN will enable or disable the periodic transmission of specific PGNs.  
Field 1: Complex Command Group Function Code (8 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x00,  
which denotes a request PGN  
2: Requested PGN (24 bits) – set this field’s value to the corresponding PGN for which  
you wish to change the periodic rate.  
3: Transmission Interval (32 bits) – set this field’s value to 0x0 to disable the periodic  
transmission of the PGN identified in field 2 above. Set this field’s value to  
0xFFFFFFFE to restore periodic transmission of the PGN identified in field 2 at the  
default rate. Otherwise, program in the desired periodic rate to restore periodic  
transmission of the PGN identified in field 2 above at the desired rate. The resolution  
of this field is 1 millisecond.  
4: Transmission Interval Offset (16 bits) – set this field’s value to 0xFFFF; all other  
values will cause the request to be rejected.  
5: Number of Pairs of Commanded Parameters to Follow (8 bits) – set this field’s value  
to 0x0.  
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