DATASHEET Trimble DSM 232 Modular GPS Receiver

Key Features Flexible, modular rover receiver and DGPS in vertical and horizontal position over a large
base station geographic (land based) region. With OmniSTAR
XP service, there is no degradation in position
The Trimble® DSMTM 232 DGPS receiver is an accuracy as generally associated with increasing
Scalable product line - upgrade when it ideal solution for dynamic real-time marine distance from a fixed reference station.
suits you positioning operations such as harbor dredging
and for commercial positioning applications The DSM 232 can be ordered with additional
where it is integrated as the positioning sensor firmware to add premium RTK performance
Simple connections, keypad and display component. The modular GPS receiver with for high precision construction tasks. The DSM
delivers rapid system integration antenna options accepts GPS corrections from a 232 can be used in an RTK rover mode through
variety of sources allowing the user the choice the use of an external radio link. Again, the
of sub-meter to centimeter performance. upgradeable DSM 232 model can also be
Multiple correction sources - reduce
upgraded to include this RTK functionality.
down time with backup options The DSM 232 receiver is a high-quality
solution for applications that require sub- The modularity of the DSM 232 system
meter, decimeter or centimeter positioning in delivers installation flexibility via external
Built-in display and keyboard – no extra
demanding environments. GPS antenna options, as required on
controller needed marine vessel installations, such as on top
The DSM 232 receiver offers a wide range of a mast. The receiver can be mounted in
Optional RS upgrade – Can be used as a of GPS positioning methods and associated a secure environment protected from the
accuracies for offshore and onshore marine weather and theft, leaving only the antenna
DGPS reference station
construction applications: outside. In all cases the receivers EVERESTTM
technology improves results in high multi-path
• Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) environments such as those encountered on
such as WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS inland waterways and harbor construction sites.
• IALA compliant Navigation Beacon
• OmniSTAR VBS service1 Superior Integration
• RTCM from a site based DGPS Reference The DSM 232 receiver is designed for easy
Station integration into onboard systems. The built-in
• OmniSTAR XP/HP1 display and keyboard offers fast configuration
• Real Time Kinematic (RTK) for maximum and status information. The position, velocity,
precision correction status and time is available from the
data ports in NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000®. The
This breakthrough GPS technology gives DSM 232 receiver outputs position reports data
the operator the flexibility to purchase an at rates up to 10 Hz. The 3 serial ports can also
upgradeable or non-upgradeable receiver. The be used for setup, control, and data output
non-upgradeable receiver can be purchased to using Trimble Standard Interface Protocol (TSIP)
accommodate current strict budget needs, or in providing compatibility with previous DSM
cases of a more flexible budget, purchase the receiver model installations.
upgradeable receiver in anticipation of growth
in the company’s future projects. DGPS Reference Station
In regions where the free-to-air correction
The entry level DSM 232 includes a combined services such as IALA Beacon or SBAS services are
GPS / Beacon antenna capable of sub-meter not available, the DSM 232 RS DGPS Reference
performance using the free public IALA Beacon Station can be used. In this case an external
and SBAS corrections or subscription-based radio can be used to deliver the high quality
OmniSTAR VBS corrections. The beacon receiver RTCM SC-104 format corrections to rover units.
provides superior weak-signal performance,
1 OmniSTAR VBS/XP/HP services require a subscription from the service
allowing differential corrections to be received
provider so check with them for availability and operating constraints
at long distances from the reference station and in your area.

during challenging weather conditions.

With the addition of a dual frequency antenna

and firmware upgrade the upgradeable DSM
232 models can use the OmniSTAR XP/HP
satellite correction services. In this mode,
performance is enhanced to decimeter accuracy
Trimble DSM 232 Modular GPS Receiver

Standard System Features Antenna Specifications

• Modular receiver (separate antenna and receiver unit) for installation DGPS Antenna
flexibility and security of investment Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.5 cm (6.1 in) D x 14.0 cm (5.5 in) H
• Integrated display and keypad for system configuration and status Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.55 Kg (1.2 lb)
checking without external software Operating Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –30 °C to +70 °C
• External GPS antenna choices for single frequency, dual frequency or Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L1 GPS, Beacon, SBAS and L-Band
DGPS base station operation Dual Frequency Antenna
• IALA Beacon, Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) such as Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cm (6.25 in) D x 7.5 cm (3 in) H
WAAS, EGNOS compatible Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.55 Kg (1.2 lb)
• Accepts RTCM and CMR (optional) corrections from external radio link Operating Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –30 °C to +70 °C
• Upgradable to and available as 24-channel L1/L2 GPS receiver for Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L1/L2 GPS, SBAS and L-Band
improved accuracy performance, allowing for: Geodetic Reference Station Antenna
3D decimeter accuracy OmniSTAR XP and HP service capable Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.3 cm (13.5 in) D x 7.6 cm (3 in) H
3D centimeter accuracy RTK capable Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.31 Kg (2.88 lb)
• Up to 10 Hz measurement update rate (NMEA and TSIP Protocols) Operating Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –40 °C to + 70 °C
• Two physical connectors allow for 3 programmable RS-232 serial ports Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L1/L2 GPS and SBAS
and 2 NMEA 2000® capable ports
• 1PPS signal Humidity/Case. . . . All antennae are 100% condensing, units fully sealed.
• Waterproof and dustproof Dust-proof, waterproof, shock resistant
• -30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to +158 °F) operating temperature range
• 9V to 32V DC input power range with over-voltage protection
• Backward compatibility with DSM132 – same antenna cable, single Options
frequency / beacon antenna, power and data cable, and mounting • Upgrade DGPS receiver to OmniSTAR XP/HP (includes dual
bolt pattern frequency antenna)
• Suitable for permanent / semi-permanent as well as short term • Upgrade OmniSTAR XP/HP receiver to RTK rover
installations • Upgrade for DGPS Reference Station

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Performance Specifications

Physical Measurements
Size (WxHxD) . . . . . . . 14.8 cm (5.7 in) x 5.6 cm (2.2 in) x 21.6 cm (8.6 in) • Trimble EVEREST multi-path mitigation technology
Receiver Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.96 kg (2.13 lb) • DGPS: 12 Channel L1 plus 2 channels for Beacon
Keyboard and display . . . LCD backlight display 16 characters by 2 rows, • DGPS with SBAS (WAAS / EGNOS / MSAS): 11 GPS channels plus 1 for
4 button keypad SBAS
Antenna Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All accept 5/8” UNC male bolt • RTK or OmniSTAR VBS/XP/HP: 24 channel L1/L2 plus 1 channel L Band
Environmental Code differential GPS positioning
Operating temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . –30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to +158 °F) Horizontal accuracy. . . . . . . . . ±(0.25 m + 1 ppm) RMS ±(0.8 ft + 1 ppm)
Storage temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . –34 °C to +85 °C (-29 °F to +185 °F) Vertical accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . ±(0.50 m + 1 ppm) RMS ±(1.6 ft + 1 ppm)
Humidity. . . . . . . . . . . Complies with MIL 810E. Unit sealed to +/- 5 PSID WAAS / EGNOS / MSAS1
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waterproof and dustproof Horizontal accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Typically 1 m (3 ft)
Electrical Vertical accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Typically <5 m (<16 ft)
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 V to 32 V DC external power input OmniSTAR Positioning
with over-voltage protection VBS Service Accuracy. . . . . . . . Horizontal typically better than 1 m (3 ft)
Power consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nominal 350 mA at 12 V DC XP Service Accuracy. . . . . . . Horizontal 20 cm (.7 ft), Vertical 30 cm (1 ft)
Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class B Part 15, 22, 24 FCC certification, HP Service Accuracy. . . . . . Horizontal 10 cm (.3 ft), Vertical 20 cm (.7 ft)
CE mark approval, C-tick approval, WEEE OmniSTAR XP/HP Convergence. . . Cold start - Typically 10 to 40 minutes
Communications depending on satellite geometry
• Two CONXALL connectors on the back plane, Port A and B Real Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning2
• 3 programmable RS232 outputs Horizontal accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . ±(10 mm + 1 ppm), ±(.03 ft +1 ppm)
• 2 CAN (NMEA 2000®) outputs Vertical accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±(20 mm + 1 ppm), ±(.07 ft +1 ppm)
Receiver position update rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2,5,10 Hz Initialization time
Correction Data Input. . . . CMR II, CMR+, RTCM 2.1, RTCM 2.3, RTCM 3.0 Regular RTK operation with base station . . . Single/Multi-base minimum
Correction Data Output (with RS option installed). . . . . . . . . . . RTCM 2.1, 10 sec + 0.5 times baseline
RTCM 2.3, RTCM 3.0 length in km, <30 km
RS232 Outputs. . . . . NMEA – GGA, GLL, GRS, GSA, GST, GSV, MSS, RMC, Initialization reliability3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Typically >99.9%
VTG, ZDA, various Proprietary NMEA TSIP format 1 Depends on WAAS / EGNOS / MSAS system performance
CAN Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J1939, NMEA 2000® 2 Accuracy and reliability may be subject to anomalies such as multipath, obstructions, satellite geometry
and atmospheric conditions. Always follow recommended practices.
© 2005−2006, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved. Trimble and the Globe & Triangle logo are trademarks of 3 May be affected by atmospheric conditions, signal multipath and satellite geometry. Initialization
Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. DSM reliability is continuously monitored to ensure highest quality.
and EVEREST are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. PN 022482–312A (09/06) Specifications subject to change without notice.

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