Technical Features
The WL-100 is a highly integrated module that includes a sensitive
16 channel GPS receiver and a Bluetooth 1.1 compliant transceiver.
The module includes all the supporting circuitry such as 3V power
supply, antennae connectors, serial interfaces for configuration
and control, I/O and expansion connectors for external modules such
as the WL-2 GSM/GPRS Pod or other AT command based devices. All
these features are packed into a small form factor, approximately
65 x 85mm. The module is designed for ease of mounting to suit many
applications ranging from DIN rail enclosures and board to board
connection.
The GPS receiver can be programmed over a standard serial cable
using the Antaris software. With this Windows based program, you
can set the WL-100 GPS receiver to various operating modes such
as Continuous tracking or power saving Fix-NOW tracking and observe
the tracking performance of the module. The GPS receiver incorporates
a low noise amplifier(LNA) that connects to an external active antenna
with short circuit detection. A backup battery is used to hot start
the GPS receiver and to keep the correct time. The integrated Bluetooth
transceiver on the WL-100 module delivers a complete Bluetooth software
stack solution over a standard UART connection. The module can support
serial data rates up to 921Kbs using normal UART handshaking flow
control. AT based modem type commands are used to configure and
initiate a data connection. The Bluetooth antenna is mounted on
the module. For custom Bluetooth applications there is an I/O connector
that can be used to interface to external sensors and actuators.
Key Features
- Small highly integrated GPS/Bluetooth module (65x85mm)
- Sensitive 16 channel GPS receiver and Bluetooth compliant transceiver
- Easy interface to WL-2 GSM/GPRS Pod for powerful M2M applications
- Low power solution for tracking and remote sensing
- Flash and EEPROM memory for application software and data storage
- Interface connectors for I/O devices and AT command controllers
- Easy setup of GPS parameters for tracking using Windows program
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
GPS receiver
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16 channels and 4Hz position update
rate
NMEA, UBX, RTCM Protocols and DGPS support
Position Accuracy 2.5m CEP ; Time pulse <100ns
Sensitivity; Acquisition -140dBm, Tracking -149dBm
Hot start < 3.5sec with Battery backup
FixNOW power saving mode with remote wake up
Active Antenna connector with short circuit detection
Two serial interfaces and EEPROM memory storage
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth 1.1 compliant transceiver
Pre-loaded Bluetooth serial software
UART data rates up to 921Kbps
Sensitivity; -80dBm
AT command set interface
8 general purpose user I/O lines
512 Kbytes Flash and 128-bit encryption
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| SOFTWARE
INTERFACES & DEVELOPMENT TOOLS |
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Antaris GPS Software (Windows)
Pre-loaded Bluetooth stack and serial software
AT Command set for Bluetooth interface
Bluetooth application development software
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| ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS |
Input
Power |
9-12V DC Input supply, 12V Nominal |
| Consumption |
GPS receiver max 50mA @ 3.3V
GPS receiver sleep 100uA @ 3V battery
GPS Active Antenna 22mA @ 3.3V
Bluetooth TX max 40mA @ 3.3V |
| Expansion |
3.3V TTL, 5V tolerant, ESD protected |
| I/O |
3.3V TTL, ESD protected |
| RF Power |
RF Power Bluetooth Class 2/3 power amplifier |
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| PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS |
| Dimensions |
Size : 65 x 85 x 15mm
Weight : 70g |
| Mechanical Mounting
Options |
4 x 3mm diameter mounting holes
DIN4 enclosure
Flat base plate
Board to board connection
Cable to equipment connection
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| INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS |
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Serial
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1 x 9pin D type serial RS232 socket
(used for programming GPS)
1 x RJ type 4 pin serial RS232/CAN socket
(GPS or Bluetooth)
2 x TTL(3.3V or 5V) serial ports available
on Expansion connector with handshaking |
| Power |
Power 1.3mm DC socket (also via USB Interface
and Expansion connector) |
| Expansion |
20 way IDC cable header or board to board connector |
| I/O |
10 way IDC cable header or board to board connector |
| USB |
4 way Type-B socket 5V |
| Antenna |
Antenna SMB connector(GPS Antenna)
Internal Antenna(Bluetooth) |
| Status |
2 x red LEDS and power led |
| Auxiliary |
12V Buzzer, 2 momentary switches,
FixNOW switch, reset switch |
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| ORDERING INFORMATION |
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Options
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Order
Code |
GPS |
Bluetooth |
Expansion
Connector |
I/O
Connector |
Antenna |
Available |
WL-100GS |
YES |
NO |
YES |
NO |
SMB External |
Q1/2005 |
WL-100BS |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Internal |
Q1/2005 |
WL-100GBS |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
SMB + Internal |
Q1/2005 |
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