Antennas Pinwheel OEM
ANTENNA MODULE FOR
OEM INTEGRATORS
DESIGNED FOR INTEGRATION
The NovAtel Pinwheel OEM antenna module provides Pinwheel® antenna technology
in an easy to integrate assembly targeted for use in machine control and precision
agriculture applications. The Pinwheel OEM provides optimum flexibility to create high
performance antenna and smart antenna products using your own industrial designs.
MULTI-CONSTELLATION FOR ENHANCED POSITIONING
The Pinwheel OEM receives GPS L1/L2/L2C/L5, GLONASS L1/L2, Galileo E1/E5a/
E5b and BeiDou B1/B2 signals. The antenna module also receives L-Band signals for
correction services.
SMALL FORM FACTOR
The small form factor antenna module measures only 143 mm x 30 mm. It accepts an
input voltage of 5.0 VDC and draws less than 40 mA.
The Pinwheel OEM comes with a 22 dB LNA and is designed for use in custom smart
antenna products and for integrating into alternative enclosures, such as roof top
domes.
PROVEN PINWHEEL TECHNOLOGY
NovAtel’s patented Pinwheel antenna technology provides choke ring type
performance in a small, lightweight, easily integrated package.
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GPS L1/L2/L2C/L5, GLONASS L1/
L2, Galileo E1/E5a/E5b, BeiDou B1/
B2 and L-Band signals maximize
performance
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Easily integrated into smart
antennas and alternative custom
enclosure assemblies
FEATURES
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Proven NovAtel Pinwheel
technology
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Small form factor facilitates easier
integration
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Excellent multipath rejection
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Stable phase center
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RoHS compliant
If you require more information about our
antennas, visit www.gnss.ca
BENEFITS
PERFORMANCE
Signals Tracked
GPS L1, L2, L2C,L5
GLONASS L1, L2
Galileo E1, E5a, E5b
BeiDou B1, B2
L-Band
SBAS
3 dB Pass Band (typical)
L1, L-Band, E1, B1 1568.0 ± 43.0 MHz
L2 1236.0 ± 18.3 MHz
L5, E5a 1176.0 ± 12.0 MHz
E5b 1207.0 ± 12.0 MHz
B2 1191.8 ± 25.0 MHz
Out-of-Band Rejection (typical)
L1, L-Band, E1, B1 ±100 MHz 30 dBc
L2, E5a, E5b, B2 ±200 MHz 45 dBc
LNA Gain 22 dB (typical)
Gain at Zenith (90°)
L1, L-Band, E1, B1 +3.0 dBic (minimum)
L2 +1.5 dBic (minimum)
E5a, L5 -1.0 dBic (minimum)
E5b, B2 +0.0 dBic (minimum)
Gain Roll-Off (from Zenith to Horizon)
L1, L-Band, E1, B1 12 dB (minimum)
L2, L5, E5a, E5b, B2 10 dB (minimum)
Phase Center Stability <3 mm
1
Noise Figure 2.5 dB (typical)
VSWR ≤2.0 : 1
L1-L2 Differential Propagation Delay
5 ns (maximum)
Nominal Impedance 50 Ω
PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL
Dimensions 143 mm diameter x <30 mm
Weight <120 g
Power
Input voltage +5.0 ±5% VDC
Current draw 40 mA (typical)
Connector MMCX right angle female
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature
» Operating -40°C to +85°C
» Storage -55°C to +85°C
Humidity 95% non-condensing
Vibration (operating)
1
» Random MIL-STD-202F
» Sinusoidal SAEJ1211, Section 4.7
Shock
2
IEC 68-2-27 (Ea)
Bump
2
IEC 68-2-29 (Eb)
Compliance FCC, CE
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RoHS EU Directive 2011/65/EU
For the most recent details of this product:
www.gnss.ca
antennas/oem-component-antennas/
pinwheel-oem/
gnss.ca
sales@gnss.ca
1-855-OEM-GNSS (U.S. and Canada)
or 778-430-5999
China 0086-21-68882300
Europe 1-855-636-4677
SE Asia and Australia 1-855-636-46771
Version 5 Specifications subject to change without notice.
©2015 NovAtel Inc. All rights reserved.
NovAtel and Pinwheel are a registered trademarks of NovAtel Inc.
Printed in Canada.
D17280 November 2015
Pinwheel OEM
1. As measured in NovAtel Anechoic chamber.
2. Environmental testing validated in a NovAtel antenna enclosure.
3. Compliant by design—not tested.
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