Topcon CR-G5 GNSS Antenna

Incredibly rugged and reliable high-accuracy GNSS choke-ring antenna for CORS applications. Utilizing an array of vertical convex dipoles, the CR-G5 is a full choke ring antenna designed for high accuracy networking applications, based on our TA-5 full spectrum GNSS element.

By providing Full Wave tracking technology for existing and future GNSS signals, including Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS, the CR-G5 addresses the evolving requirements for reference networks and infrastructure monitoring applications.

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Description

Next Generation of Full Wave Geodetic Antenna

The CR-G5 is a newly designed choke ring antenna based on Topcon’s new TA-5 full spectrum GNSS antenna element. This new antenna provides Full Wave tracking technology for existing and future GNSS signals. The antenna addresses the evolving requirements for reference networks and infrastructure monitoring applications.

Features:

  • Competitive high-end geodetic antenna
  • Topcon’s TA-5 vertical convex dipole antenna element for full spectrum GNSS signal tracking
  • Topcon designed choke ring ground plane
  • Environmentally robust and sealed
  • Improved phase center stability in vertical over expanded GNSS frequency band.

Specifications

OPERATING FREQUENCY RANGE  
Lower band

Upper band

1230 MHz ±70 MHz (L5, E5B, E3, L2, G2, E4, E6)

1565 MHz ±50 MHz (E2, L1, E1, G1, OmniStar, SBAS, CDGPS)

OUT OF BAND REJECTION  
Lower band

Upper band

f < 1000 MHz

f > 1750 MHz

(1232 MHz ± 100 MHz) -60 dBc (typical)

(1568.5 MHz ±150 MHz) -40 dBc (typical)

-60 dBc (typical)

-60 dBc (typical)

GAIN, NOISE FIGURE AND VSWR  
LNA Gain

Gain at Zenith (90°)

Gain Roll-Off

(from Zenith to Horizon)

Noise Figure

VSWR

Differential Propagation Delay (typical)

Nominal Impedance

43 dB (typical)

Lower band: +7.5 dB (typical) Upper band: +5 dB (typical)

Lower band: -16.5 dB (typical) Upper band: -13 dB (typical)

 

1.0 dB (typical)

1.5 : 1

Lower band: 3 ns (maximum) Upper band: 3 ns (maximum)

50 Ohm

 

ENVIRONMENTAL  
Enclosure

Temperature

(Methods 501.4, 02.4)

Water / Dust Rating

Vibration

Humidity Shock

Salt Fog

Drop Test

RoHS Compliant

MIL-STD-810G

Operating: -50°C to 70°C Storage: -55°C to 85°C

IP67 IEC 60529

Method 514.6, Broad band noise (random vibration), along each of 3 axes, Category 4, table 514.6C-IV

95% (Method 507.5)

Method 516.6, along each of 3 axes. Procedure I – Functional Shock, Table 516.6-I, Fig. 516.6-8, accelerative forces up to 40 g

5% (Method 509.4)

Repeated drops from the height of 1 m on concrete surface. All sides – top, bottom and border. (with dome)

 

Yes

POWER  
Input Voltage

Power Consumption

3 to 12 VDC

100 mA (typical)

PHYSICAL  
Dimensions (d x h)

 

 

Weight

 

 

Connector

380 x 155.5 mm (antenna without anti-snow dome)

380 x 292 mm (with Topcon anti-snow spherical dome)

415 x 287 mm (with SCIGN anti-snow short dome)

4.9 kg (antenna)

1.1 kg (Topcon anti-snow spherical dome)

6 kg (antenna with Topcon anti-snow spherical dome)

N-type