Telonics, Inc. Products - TGE-400/TGE-401

Fig. 1

Fig 1. TGE-401 GPS/Argos module designed for use in oceanographic and meteorological applications. The TGE-401 has a GPS input, an Argos antenna out put, and a VHF tracking antenna output. The unit can be powered from a single battery or two batteries as required in the application. The TGE-400 operates in a similar manner but does not support a VHF tracking beacon.

Key Features

Designed for integration into oceanographic and meteorological applications where GPS locations are required.
24 to 48 GPS locations per day can be transmitted and recovered via Argos DCLS.
GPS locations can be transmitted in various formats and with user selectable resolution.
The user selects the voltage range for the application at time of order and typically provides the power packs for the units.
The User can select from various antennas or provide their own antenna solutions
The User handles the packaging and housing requirements.
All GPS positions are also stored in nonvolatile memory and can be downloaded when the unit is recovered.
TPP (Telonics Product Programmer) allows the user to scheduled GPS position attempts to meet requirements.
Units can be programmed using Telonics Product Programmer (TPP). Argos ID codes, repetition rates, duty cycles can be modified by the user to meet user requirements.
TPP allows the user to estimate operational life, Argos transmission schedules, and GPS fix schedules to calculate the operational life of your system prior to deployment.
Telonics Data Converter (TDC) processes and time stamps GPS positions and provides a .CSV file report for Excel spreadsheet or other data base programs.
TDC allows you to plot GPS positions on Google earth.

Models

Configuration	Dimensions	Canister Weight (g)	Power Option 1 (mW)	Power Option 2 (mW)	GPS	Argos	VHF
TGE-400	3.17 x 1.44 x 2.00 in 8.05 x 3.66 x 5.08 cm	258	400 (+26 dBm) mW	500 (+27 dBm) mW
TGE-401	3.17 x 1.44 x 2.00 in 8.05 x 3.66 x 5.08 cm	258	400 (+26 dBm) mW	500 (+27 dBm) mW

Power Supply Voltage Input Options

TGE-400:	Option 450 Standard 3.0 - 5.5 VDC supply voltage Option 460 6.0 - 28.0 VDC supply voltage
TGE-401:	Option 810 Standard 3.0 - 5.5 VDC supply voltage

TGE-400 outline drawing
TGE-401 outline drawing

TGE-400 and TGE-401, SPECIFICATIONS Show

GENERAL

Input Voltage Range:	Option 450 2.50 Vdc to 5.50 Vdc standard 2.70 Vdc to 5.50 Vdc required during log memory download Option 460 6.00 Vdc to 28.0 Vdc
Quiescent Current:	Option 450 <12 µA. Standard Option 460 1 mA at 6.0 Vdc, 600ua at 14.0 Vdc, 500 µA at 28.0 Vdc
Timing Accuracy:	Timing is synchronized to GPS time when available. If the GPS time is not then internal timing accuracy is: 6 min/year at 25° C 30 min/yr -20 to +40° C 47 min/yr -40 to +70° C
Memory Capacity:	Capable of storing 100K fixes in nonvolatile flash memory in association with other sensor data.
Argos Transmissions:	System can be operated in a mode where unit transmits only during satellite overpasses based on the GPS location and the orbital parameters installed prior to deployment

GPS RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS

Navigation Current:	Option 450 44mA average, 60mA peak at 6.00Vdc Vin 27mA average, 74mA peak at 14.00Vdc Vin 18mA average, 84mA peak at 28.00Vdc Vin Option 460 50mA average, 60mA peak from 3.40Vdc to 5.50Vdc Vin 62mA average, 74mA peak at 3.00Vdc Vin 70mA average, 84mA peak at 2.50Vdc Vin
Standby Current:	0µA
Performance:	12 channels -153 dBm tracking sensitivity -149 dBm acquisition sensitivity
RF Input Impedance:	50 Ohms
Datum:	WGS-84
Time to First Fix (TTFF):	40sec typical (with clear view of sky)

ARGOS TRANSMITTER

RF Input Impedance:	50 Ohms
Operating Frequency:	ARGOS Frequencies 401.6300MHz to 401.6800MHz in 1kHz Steps Brazilian SCD-1, Channels C1 to C9 401.6180MHz to 401.6220MHz in 500Hz Steps
Frequency Stability:	+/- 0.5 ppm maximum from -30C to +70C +/- 2.0 ppm maximum from -40C to -30C
Initial Frequency Error:	+/- 0.5 ppm maximum at 23 degrees C, +/- 2 degrees C
Aging:	+/- 2.0 ppm maximum after 1 year
RF Power Out:	Standard Power Versions: 400mW (+26dBm) or 500mW (+27dBm) nominal into 50 Ω (User selectable using TPP programming software) High Power Version (H VERSION): 800mW (29 dbm) ±1dB nominal into 50 Ω
Transmit Current:	Option 450 400mW (+26dBm) at +250 C into 50 Ω: 440mA typical, 490mA max from 3.80Vdc to 5.50vdc Vin 490mA typical, 550mA max at 3.65Vdc Vin 515mA typical, 580mA max at 3.00Vdc Vin 540mA typical, 620mA max at 2.50Vdc Vin 500mW (+27dBm) at +25° C into 50 Ω: 530mA typical, 560mA max from 3.80Vdc to 5.50Vdc Vin 590mA typical, 650mA max at 3.65Vdc Vin 620mA typical, 690mA max at 3.00Vdc Vin 650mA typical, 720mA max at 2.50Vdc Vin 800mW (+29dBm) at +250 C into 50 Ω: 760mA typical, 800mA max from 3.80Vdc to 5.50Vdc Vin 900mA typical, 950mA max at 3.65Vdc Vin 950mA typical, 1000mA max at 3.00Vdc Vin 1150mA typical, 1250mA max at 2.50Vdc Vin Option 460 400mW (+26dBm) at +250 C into 50 Ω: 450mA typical at 6.0Vdc Vin 185mA typical at 14.0Vdc Vin 100mA at 28.0Vdc Vin 500mW (+27dBm) at +25° C into 50 Ω: 525mA typical at 6.0Vdc Vin 220mA typical at 14.0Vdc Vin 120mA typical at 28.0.00Vdc Vin Note 1: At +70C, transmit current will increase by approximately 10% from the +25C measurement. Conversely, at -40C it will decrease by approximately 10% from the +25C measurement. Note 2: Transmit current and RF power out are sensitive to VSWR. Both can be degraded significantly if the antenna or antenna coax are of poor quality or not correctly tuned and matched to the ARGOS/Brazilian frequency band 50 ohm RF output impedance.

µGPSI-20 VHF TRANSMITTER COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS (TGE-401 only)

Available Frequency Options:	Option 702 134-139 MHz Option 705 140-154 MHz Option 707 144-158 MHz Option 715 154-171 MHz Option 720 160-177 MHz Option 740 174-192 MHz Option 750 191-210 MHz Option 760 210-237 MHz Note: The frequency can be programmed in 100Hz steps within a given frequency range.
Frequency Stability:	Better than ±3ppm at room temperature ±5 ppm total tolerance over full temperature range
Operating Temperature:	-40° to + 70°C
Pulse Width:	Programmable (10 to 250 msec)
Pulse Period:	Programmable (560 to 5000 msec) 3 separate pulse period values selectable: Period 1 (indicates last GPS fix successful) Period 2 (indicates last GPS fix unsuccessful) Inactive period (if no motion for selected time)
Available Sensors:	Mortality Sensor (parameters are user programmable)
Transmitter Timing:	Programmable seasons and duty cycles.
Power Output:	Programmable Low/Medium/High power Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) varies, depending on packaging, antenna configuration, and immediate environmental conditions. * California Users: This transmitter meets the California requirement of EIRP <0.009W for all configurations.
Emission Designator:	k00P0N
Harmonic Suppression:	Better than 30dB (>40 dB typical)
Spurious Emissions:	<-35 dBc at 10kHz offset from carrier
Peak Transmit Current:	Low/Med/Hi Low = 19 mA/ Medium = 25 mA/ High = 34 mA
Frequency:	Aging: <2ppm/yr Shock: <1ppm 3000g x 0.3ms x ½ sine x 3 dir
VSWR:	RF output stable to 10:1 VSWR, all phases Radiated harmonic levels are degraded with poor load VSWR. Spurious emission specification maintained for >10:1 VSWR
Programming:	Transmitter parameters programmable via antenna "1-pin" interface and Telonics TPP software.

PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS
Electronics-only packages for oceanography and meteorology are in hermetically sealed metal canisters containing the electronics, batteries, and all interconnects. Glass to metal feedthru technology is used to exit antennas and power. This packing is hermetic and can be tested utilizing a helium leak bomb test for hermeticity to assure < 1 part in 106 atmospheric CC per second.

Fig. 2

Fig 2. TGE-401 Connection photo - The above photo is an example of the general connections between the TGE-401 and accessory components including the power cables, GPS, Argos, and VHF antennas. Note that different antennas may be selected for a given application. Also note that a Y-cable (WI-008388-001) is shown for applications where the VHF transmitter and the GPS-Argos system are powered from a single power supply. To apply independent power sources, remove the Y cable adapter. Note that the same basic connections apply to the TGE-400 except the VHF power and antenna connections are not present. No external environmental protection is shown in this example but is required to prevent moisture from penetrating cable connections and some antenna configurations. For questions about providing environmental protection for the completed assembly, please call Telonics to discuss these issues prior to deploying units.

Service Commitment

Since 1970, Telonics has built a reputation based on product quality, product support, service, and customer satisfaction. Telonics strives to produce the highest quality products, and to support those products accordingly.

Because of extreme conditions and the unpredictable nature associated with most telemetry applications, problems occasionally arise. Most problems can be resolved quickly. In all cases, we hope to be able to work in partnership with users to resolve problems to the user's satisfaction and to uphold our demonstrated commitment to excellence. If problems should arise, all products must be returned to our factory for failure analysis.

Warranty

Telonics manufactures and offers for sale electronic assemblies for OEM applications. These packages and assemblies are designed to be integrated into complete systems with appropriate power supplies, packaging and in some cases user hardware and firmware.

The electronics assemblies are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to perform to the operational specifications over the specified operating temperature range as published by Telonics for one year from date of purchase.

It is the purchaser's obligation to make certain that they order the correct size and type of electronic assembly for the application. No warranty is expressed or implied for any failure to meet operational specifications due in whole or in part to use of an incorrect size or type of Subsystem.

The user bears all responsibility for selection of the appropriate power supply, antenna, cabling, packaging and pressure proofing and water proofing of the final subsystem.

In applications where the purchaser must supply firmware control over an electronics module, the purchaser is fully responsible for assuring proper integration and testing of the final subsystem.

Further, no warranty is expressed or implied with regard to damage resulting from misuse, accidents, unauthorized service, extreme conditions, or other causes not specifically enumerated herein.

The entire risk, as to the results and performance of the electronic assembly, is assumed by the customer. Neither Telonics, nor its suppliers, shall have any liability to the customer or any other person or entity for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damage whatsoever, regardless whether Telonics has been told of the possibility of such damages or that such damages might be foreseeable. Telonics has no responsibility or liability for the claims of any third party. Telonics' and its suppliers' maximum aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the customer for the Subsystem.

If a defect occurs, return the Subsystem to Telonics within the applicable time frame noted above at the following address: TELONICS, 932 E. IMPALA AVENUE, MESA AZ USA 85204-6699. Electronic assemblies must be returned to Telonics in the configuration they are were in when shipped to the purchaser. Assemblies should be returned without any customer hardware or packaging and with the original interface connectors supplied by Telonics. Telonics does not assume responsibility for loss or damage to equipment during shipment. Telonics does not assume responsibility for delays resulting from shipment on commercial or private carriers. We insure all equipment shipped from our facility and suggest that shipments to Telonics also be insured. Customer shall arrange for and pay all shipping, insurance and related charges incurred in the shipment of electronic assembly to and from Telonics under this warranty.

Upon the timely return to our facility within the applicable time frame noted above, if the exterior packaging integrity and/or internal electronics (excluding batteries) are defective, the Subsystem will be replaced or repaired, at Telonics' sole discretion, at no cost to the customer, other than shipping charges. This remedy is the exclusive remedy. This product is supplied without any further warranties or conditions, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability, quality or fitness for particular reason or those arising by laws, statutes or trade usage or course of dealing.

The above warranty extends only to the original purchaser and does not cover any electronics assembly which is resold or otherwise transferred from the original purchaser to another party. The warranty will be extended to customers who purchase the electronic assemblies directly from a Telonics-authorized distributor.

Manual

Gen 4 GPS User's Manual

TGE-400/TGE-401