TW7972RXF Multi-Constellation Triple-Band Rugged Antenna

The TW7972RXF is a surface-mount triple-band Accutenna® technology antenna providing coverage for GPS/QZSS-L1/L2/L5, GLONASS-G1/G2/G3, Galileo-E1/E5a/E5b, BeiDou-B1/B2a/B2b, NavIC-L5, and the satellite-based augmentation systems (SBAS) available in the region of operation [WAAS (North America), EGNOS (Europe), MSAS (Japan), or GAGAN (India)], plus L-Band correction services. It is especially designed for precision triple-frequency positioning.

The radio frequency spectrum has become increasingly congested as new LTE bands are activated, and their signals or harmonic frequencies [e.g. 800 MHz × 2 = 1600 MHz (GLONASS-G1)] can interfere with GNSS antennas and receivers. In North America, planned Ligado signals at 1525–1536 MHz can especially impact GNSS antennas that support space-based L-Band correction services (1539–1559 MHz). New LTE signals in Europe [Band 32 (1452–1496 MHz)] and Japan [Bands 11 and 21 (1476–1511 MHz)] have also been observed to interfere with GNSS signals. In addition, Inmarsat satellite communication (uplink: 1626.5–1660.5 MHz) can affect GNSS performance. The new Tallysman XF antennas have been designed to mitigate out-of-band signals and prevent GNSS antenna saturation. Calian’s custom XF filtering suppresses all existing signals as well as the new Ligado and LTE signals, enabling the antennas and attached GNSS receivers to perform optimally.

This antenna is ideal for precision agriculture, autonomous vehicle tracking and guidance, and other applications where precision matters. The TW7972RXF provides superior multipath signal rejection, a linear phase response, and tight phase centre variation (PCV).

The TW7972RXF also provides excellent axial ratio, a linear phase response, and tight PCV, while protecting against intermodulation and saturation caused by high-level LTE 700 MHz signals. It is housed in a rugged, IP67 weatherproof enclosure and is available in magnetic, adhesive, and screw-mount configurations. A 100 mm diameter ground plane is recommended for optimal performance.

HC3990XF Multi-Constellation Full-Band Antenna

The HC3990XF eXtended-filter low-profile helical antenna, packaged in the TW3000 base, is designed for precision positioning, covering the GPS/QZSS-L1/L2/L5, QZSS-L6, GLONASS-G1/G2/G3, Galileo-E1/E5a/E5b/E6, BeiDou-B1/B2/B2a/B3, and NavIC-L5 frequency bands, including the satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) available in the region of operation [WAAS (North America), EGNOS (Europe), MSAS (Japan), or GAGAN (India)], as well as L-band correction services.

The HC3990XF utilizes Calian’s latest wideband helical element design. Optimal performance is achieved without the requirement of a ground plane. The antenna element provides 67 MHz of signal bandwidth supporting the entire upper GNSS band and L-Band corrections (1539 – 1606 MHz) and 136 MHz of the lower band signal bandwidth (1164 – 1300 MHz). The other key component of the antenna is the axial ratio, which is a measure of how well the antenna captures the broadcast Right Hand Circular Polarized (RHCP) signal and mitigates the reflected LHCP signals. The HC3990XF has a high peak gain and low axial ratio at zenith, enabling excellent multipath mitigation and a very precise phase centre.

Weighing only 105 g, the light and compact HC3990XF features a precision-tuned helix element that provides excellent axial ratios and operates without the requirement of a ground plane, making it ideal for a wide variety of applications, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

The HC3990XF antenna supports Calian’s eXtended Filtering (XF) technology. Worldwide the radio frequency spectrum has become congested as many new LTE bands have been activated, and their signals or harmonic frequencies can affect GNSS antennas and receivers. In North America, the planned Ligado service, which will broadcast in the frequency range of 1526 to 1536 MHz, can affect GNSS signals. Similarly, new LTE signals in Europe [Band 32 (1452 –1496 MHz)] and Japan [Bands 11 and 21 (1476 – 1511 MHz)] have also affected GNSS signals. Calian’s XF technology mitigates all these signals.

The HC3990XF is housed in a through-hole mount, weatherproof enclosure for permanent installations. L-bracket (PN 23-0040-0) or pipe mount (23-0065-0) accessories are available.

TW5398 Smart GNSS Antenna; High Precision Full Band; u-blox ZED-X20P 

The TW5398 is a multi-band (L1/L2/L5/L6), multi-constellation integrated GNSS receiver/antenna with RTK, PointPerfect®-Flex (PPP-RTK) augmentation. The TW5398 is capable of providing sub 1.2 meter accuracy stand-alone, sub 6 cm accuracy with PPP-RTK and sub 1 cm with RTK corrections (service or localized). TW5398 also authenticates Galileo OSNMA anti-spoofing messages. TW5398 can be configured to act as a base or rover for RTK operation. 

AC4990TXF Multi-Constellation Full-Band Precision GNSS Antenna

The AC4990TXF is a precision-tuned multi-constellation, full-band Accutenna® 4 technology antenna. Supported constellations and signals are, GPS/QZSS-L1/L2/L5 QZSS-L6, GLONASS-G1/G2/G3, Galileo-E1/E5a/E5b/E6, BeiDou-B1/B2/B2a/B3, NavIC-L5, including the satellite- based augmentation system (SBAS) available in the region of operation [WAAS (North America), EGNOS (Europe), MSAS (Japan), or GAGAN (India)], plus L-band Corrections.

The AC4990TXF features a precision-tuned, twin circular quad-feed, stacked patch element. The signals from the four orthogonal feeds are combined though a feed network, amplified in a wideband LNA, then band-split for narrow filtering in each band and further amplified prior to recombination at the output. The AC4990TXF quad-feed Accutenna® 4 technology enables an excellent axial ratio (strongly mitigating multipath) and a tightly grouped phase centre variation (≤ 2 mm from zenith to 15° above horizon). It is ideal for surveying, autonomous vehicle tracking and guidance, precision agriculture, and other applications where precision matters.

The radio frequency spectrum has become more congested as new LTE bands are activated and their signals or harmonic frequencies [e.g. 800MHz x 2 = 1600MHz (GLONASS-G1)] can affect GNSS antennas and receivers. In North America, planned Ligado signals at 1525 – 1536 MHz can especially impact GNSS antennas that support space-based L-band Corrections (1539 – 1559 MHz). New LTE signals in Europe [Band 32 (1452 – 1496 MHz)] and Japan [Bands 11 and 21 (1476 – 1511 MHz)] have also been observed to interfere with GNSS signals. In addition, Inmarsat satellite communication (uplink: 1626.5 – 1660.5 MHz) can also affect GNSS signals. The new Calian XF antennas have been designed to mitigate out-of- band signals and prevent GNSS antenna saturation. Calian’s custom XF filtering mitigates all existing signals and new Ligado and LTE signals, enabling the antennas and attached GNSS receivers to perform optimally.

The housed AC4990TXF has a rugged through-hole metallic base, and a weatherproof enclosure for permanent installations.

AC4990SXF Multi-Constellation Full-Band Precision GNSS Antenna

The AC4990SXF is a precision-tuned multi-constellation, full-band Accutenna® 4 technology antenna. Supported constellations and signals are, GPS/QZSS-L1/L2/L5 QZSS-L6, GLONASS-G1/G2/G3, Galileo-E1/E5a/E5b/E6, BeiDou-B1/B2/B2a/B3, NavIC-L5, including the satellite- based augmentation system (SBAS) available in the region of operation [WAAS (North America), EGNOS (Europe), MSAS (Japan), or GAGAN (India)], plus L-band Corrections.

The AC4990SXF features a precision-tuned, twin circular quad-feed, stacked patch element. The signals from the four orthogonal feeds are combined though a feed network, amplified in a wideband LNA, then band-split for narrow filtering in each band and further amplified prior to recombination at the output. The AC4990SXF quad-feed Accutenna® 4 technology enables an excellent axial ratio (strongly mitigating multipath) and a tightly grouped phase centre variation (≤ 2 mm from zenith to 15° above horizon). It is ideal for surveying, autonomous vehicle tracking and guidance, precision agriculture, and other applications where precision matters.

The radio frequency spectrum has become more congested as new LTE bands are activated and their signals or harmonic frequencies [e.g. 800MHz x 2 = 1600MHz (GLONASS-G1)] can affect GNSS antennas and receivers. In North America, planned Ligado signals at 1525 – 1536 MHz can especially impact GNSS antennas that support space-based L-band Corrections (1539 – 1559 MHz). New LTE signals in Europe [Band 32 (1452 – 1496 MHz)] and Japan [Bands 11 and 21 (1476 – 1511 MHz)] have also been observed to interfere with GNSS signals. In addition, Inmarsat satellite communication (uplink: 1626.5 – 1660.5 MHz) can also affect GNSS signals. The new Calian XF antennas have been designed to mitigate out-of- band signals and prevent GNSS antenna saturation. Calian’s custom XF filtering mitigates all existing signals and new Ligado and LTE signals, enabling the antennas and attached GNSS receivers to perform optimally.

The housed AC4990SXF features a rugged surface-mount metallic base with four screw holes, and supports mounting via screws, magnet, or adhesive tape. It includes a weatherproof enclosure for permanent installations.

AC4990PXF Multi-Constellation Full-Band Precision GNSS Antenna

The AC4990PXF is a precision-tuned multi-constellation, full-band Accutenna® 4 technology antenna. Supported constellations and signals are, GPS/QZSS-L1/L2/L5 QZSS-L6, GLONASS-G1/G2/G3, Galileo-E1/E5a/E5b/E6, BeiDou-B1/B2/B2a/B3, NavIC-L5, including the satellite- based augmentation system (SBAS) available in the region of operation [WAAS (North America), EGNOS (Europe), MSAS (Japan), or GAGAN (India)], plus L-band Corrections.

The AC4990PXF features a precision-tuned, twin circular quad-feed, stacked patch element. The signals from the four orthogonal feeds are combined though a feed network, amplified in a wideband LNA, then band-split for narrow filtering in each band and further amplified prior to recombination at the output. The AC4990PXF quad-feed Accutenna® 4 technology enables an excellent axial ratio (strongly mitigating multipath) and a tightly grouped phase centre variation (≤ 2 mm from zenith to 15° above horizon). It is ideal for surveying, autonomous vehicle tracking and guidance, precision agriculture, and other applications where precision matters.

The radio frequency spectrum has become more congested as new LTE bands are activated and their signals or harmonic frequencies [e.g. 800MHz x 2 = 1600MHz (GLONASS-G1)] can affect GNSS antennas and receivers. In North America, planned Ligado signals at 1525 – 1536 MHz can especially impact GNSS antennas that support space-based L-band Corrections (1539 – 1559 MHz). New LTE signals in Europe [Band 32 (1452 – 1496 MHz)] and Japan [Bands 11 and 21 (1476 – 1511 MHz)] have also been observed to interfere with GNSS signals. In addition, Inmarsat satellite communication (uplink: 1626.5 – 1660.5 MHz) can also affect GNSS signals. The new Calian XF antennas have been designed to mitigate out-of- band signals and prevent GNSS antenna saturation. Calian’s custom XF filtering mitigates all existing signals and new Ligado and LTE signals, enabling the antennas and attached GNSS receivers to perform optimally.

The housed AC4990XF has a rugged metallic base with a 5/8” mount hole, an integrated rubber bumper and a weatherproof enclosure for permanent installations.

AC4990EXF-114 Embedded Multi-Constellation Full-Band Precision GNSS Antenna

The AC4990EXF-114 is a precision-tuned multi-constellation, full-band Accutenna® 4 technology antenna. Supported constellations and signals are, GPS/QZSS-L1/L2/L5 QZSS-L6, GLONASS-G1/G2/G3, Galileo-E1/E5a/E5b/E6, BeiDou-B1/B2/B2a/B3, NavIC-L5, including the satellite- based augmentation system (SBAS) available in the region of operation [WAAS (North America), EGNOS (Europe), MSAS (Japan), or GAGAN (India)], plus L-band Corrections.

The AC4990EXF-114 features a precision-tuned, twin circular quad-feed, stacked patch element, with a 114 mm diameter ground plane PCB. The signals from the four orthogonal feeds are combined though a feed network, amplified in a wideband LNA, then band-split for narrow filtering in each band and further amplified prior to recombination at the output. The AC4990EXF-114 quad-feed Accutenna® 4 technology enables an excellent axial ratio (strongly mitigating multipath) and a tightly grouped phase centre variation (≤ 2 mm from zenith to 15° above horizon). It is ideal for surveying, autonomous vehicle tracking and guidance, precision agriculture, and other applications where precision matters.

The radio frequency spectrum has become more congested as new LTE bands are activated and their signals or harmonic frequencies [e.g. 800MHz x 2 = 1600MHz (GLONASS-G1)] can affect GNSS antennas and receivers. In North America, planned Ligado signals at 1525 – 1536 MHz can especially impact GNSS antennas that support space-based L-band Corrections (1539 – 1559 MHz). New LTE signals in Europe [Band 32 (1452 – 1496 MHz)] and Japan [Bands 11 and 21 (1476 – 1511 MHz)] have also been observed to interfere with GNSS signals. In addition, Inmarsat satellite communication (uplink: 1626.5 – 1660.5 MHz) can also affect GNSS signals. The new Calian XF antennas have been designed to mitigate out-of- band signals and prevent GNSS antenna saturation. Calian’s custom XF filtering mitigates all existing signals and new Ligado and LTE signals, enabling the antennas and attached GNSS receivers to perform optimally.

The embedded AC4990EXF-114 features eight screw holes to allow for secure mounting and integration. Calian provides support for installation and integration of embedded antennas to enable the integrator to achieve a successful installation and obtain optimum antenna performance.

TW5384-6 Dual Smart GNSS Antenna Moving Base Precise Heading SDK – TP5384SDK-6H

Calian Smart GNSS SDK’s are a plug and play evaluation platform for Calian’s Smart Antennas, with tools such as: TruPrecision Software, short term complimentary augmentation subscription services and simple connection to a PC.

The TP5384SDK-6H supports the TW5384-6 High Precision GNSS Smart Antenna with the following features:

• MQTT client for PointPerfect Flex PPP-RTK Corrrections over terrestrial network (sub 6cm accuracy)
• NTRIP client for RTK Base/Rover Configurations
• Compatible with local or commercial network RTK services such as Swift Navigation Skylark Cx Precision Positioning or Point One Navigation Polaris RTK
• Moving Base Precise Heading with 2 x TW5384-6 Smart GNSS Anntennas for Base/Rover pair with direct RTCM path
• NMEA monitoring, satellite visibility and signal strength, GNSS status monitoring, and logging tools with visual state heat-map
• Status notification to pinpoint issues between antenna, corrections and network connections
• ROS2® drivers https://github.com/Calian-gnss/calian-gnss-ROS2-drivers

Complimentary trials of:

• u-Blox PointPerfect Flex PPP-RTK Service (60 days).
• Swift Navigation Skylark Cx Precision Positioning Service (6 months)
• Point One Navigation Polaris RTK (1 year free service)

TP5384SDK-6H ordering:

• 33-TP5384SDK-6H:
  • 2 x 33-5384-67-10-05-PC0 TW5384 Smart GNSS Antenna with dual RS-232 UART interface
  • 33-0095-24 USB to Serial Bridge
• All SDK’s include:
  • Complimentary trials of:
    • u-Blox PointPerfect Flex PPP-RTK Service (60 days free trial)
    • Swift Navigation Skylark Cx Precision Positioning Service (6 months free trial)
    • Point One Navigation Polaris RTK Corrections (1 year free service)
  • link to Calian TruPrecision Application for PointPerfect Flex, Point One Navigation Polaris and Swift Navigation Skylark Cx services

The TruPrecison SDK application is a Windows service which provides an autonomous connection to stream PointPerfect Flex PPP-RTK and commercial or local RTK IP corrections to the TW5384 Smart Antenna via a USB Serial Bridge which also provides a Virtual COM Port to allow customers to connect their existing applications to the Calian Smart GNSS Antenna high precision “corrected” position data output. The position data may be either NMEA or UBX formatted messages.

VP6000P VeraPhase® Multi-Constellation Full-Band Passive Antenna

The patented VeraPhase® 6000 antenna is a full GNSS spectrum plus L-Band correction services antenna. It has consistent performance (gain, axial ratio, PCV, and PCO) across the full bandwidth of the antenna. It provides the lowest axial ratios (zenith to the horizon, over all azimuths) across all GNSS frequencies (< 0.5 dB at zenith, < 3 dB typ. at horizon).

The VeraPhase® 6000 has an exceptional front to back ratio, high efficiency (> 70%), a tight PCV, and near constant PCO for all azimuth and elevation angles, over all in-Band frequencies.

The performance of the VeraPhase® rivals any geodetic /reference station antennas including choke ring antennas but is lighter, smaller, more economical, and requires less power. The antenna has been calibrated by Geo++® and the type mean calibration files are available in the IGS and NGS databases.

The VP6000P provides high gain over the full GNSS spectrum: Low GNSS band (1160 MHz to 1300 MHz) L-Band correction services (1539 MHz to 1559 MHz) and High GNSS band (1559 MHz to 1606 MHz).
An uncommitted PCB is available within the base of the antenna for integration of a custom system board such as a PPP or RTK GNSS receiver or other applications.

ARM928XF – Space Multi-Constellation Triple-Band Space-Qualified Antenna

The ARM928XF space qualified antenna employs Calian’s patented Accutenna® technology providing GPS/QZSS L1/L2/L5, GLONASSG1/G2/G3, Galileo E1/E5a/E5b, and BeiDou B1/B2a/B2b + L-Band coverage. Calian’s ARM928XF space qualified antenna is one of the smallest and lightest housed triple-band precision Mini ARINC GNSS antennas on the market. It has a very tight phase center variation of less than 10 mm for all frequencies and overall azimuths and elevation angles. The ARM928XF space qualified antenna also supports Calian’s eXtended Filtering (XF) technology which mitigates out of band signals.

The ARM928XF space qualified antenna is built with Low Earth Orbit qualified components that have the following features: wide operational temperature range (-65 to+125°C), rugged construction (passed NASA-STD-7001B vibration testing), extensive environmental testing, space qualified materials and assembly process and end of line qualification testing.

The ARM928XF space qualified antenna antenna is available in two form factors one includes a 100 mm integrated ground plane, weighing 140 g, and the other one is 83mm in diameter and weighs 138 grams. Both are 19 mm tall and support the ARINC mini bolt pattern of 2.0” x 1.66”. Both models are available with either a female SMA or TNC connector.