ATLAS PL Personal GPS Locator

The Atlas PL is a valuable component of an emergency response, search and rescue, wildfire fighting, or security team. Its many unique features make it superb for these types of applications because:

Advanced Safety Features. Automatic “Man-Down”, manual alert, critical alert, and proximity alerts are transmitted along with position and status.
Extended Battery Life. 24 operation with very fast updates, and many weeks of operation with slower update rates.
Broad Range of Software Options. Raveon’s Ravtrack products are broadly supported by numerous software solutions, including Raveon’s RavTrack PC, CES PT3, GlobalMapper, and Google Earth. For details see AVL Software.
Secure. All position reports are 128-bit AES encrypted for secure communications.
Critical Alerts. A built-in â€œMan-Downâ€ sensor along with a manually activated Alert button and a Critical Alert feature allow dispatch and command centers to quickly identify critical situations.
Built-In Battery and Charger. The ATLAS PL’s large 2200mAh battery operates the unit for days, and the ATLAS PL may be recharged from any 12V DC power source.
Extremely Rugged. The device uses Raveon’s â€œsingle-boardâ€ construction with GPS, modem, radio, and processor all secured on one circuit board. The light-weight aluminum housing is crush-proof and water-proof.
UHF radio channels. No public network access is needed. It works even when the cell systems don’t with no monthly fees.
Very Fast Updates. With up to 20 positions reports every second, you can track in truly real-time.

The Atlas PL is part of Raveon’s RavTrack GPS tracking technology. It is compatible with the M7 GX transponder and RavTrack PC AVL software.

For privacy and security, over-the air encryption is standard on every Atlas PL. For network versatility, the Atlas PLincorporates a 16-bit identification code, allowing up to 65,000 objects to be identified in one system and a “group code” (1-255). For wide-area coverage, all Atlas PLs may be set to store-and-forward messages from other RV-M7 or from other Atlas PL transponders. Although the RV-M7is the easiest to use modem on the market, and makes the easiest to set up Automatic Vehicle Locations (AVL) system available, its re-programmability makes it extremely versatile.

Most parameters withinthe Atlas PL may be re-configured to optimize it for specialized operations, extended range, or higher data throughput.

The Atlas PL is configured using its built-in RS232 serial port. Raveon provides a software program called Radio Manager to configure the M7 GX. More Details…

The Atlas PL has a number of different I/O drivers built into it, allowing it to work with a large range of displays, computers, and PC software applications. Like all of Raveon’s GPS RavTrack GPS tracking products, it has an open software interface, and details of all serial-port messaging is publically available.

For a rugged and water resistent solution see the ATLAS PT – Personal Tracking Solution.

Features

All-in-one design. Antennas, battery, battery charger, and GPS are all integrated into one package.
Battery life of 20-400 hours depending upon transmission rate.
AES encrypted position transmissions for complete privacy.
Transmissions include ID, position, speed, heading, voltage, temperature, input/output status, UTC time, alerts, man-down status, and proximity.
Able to transmit up to 200 position reports in 10 seconds.
Ultra-fast TX-RX switching and 4-level GFSK modem allows truly “Real Time” tracking and status.
Outputs NMEA 0183 GLL, TLL, WPT, GSV, WPL, RMC, and PRAVE messages.
Built-in TDMA channel access allowing truly real-time tracking (200 transmission in 10 seconds)
Very low current draw. As low as 6mA average
16 bit addressing for up to 65,525 different unique IDs per channel and 255 group codes.
Programmable proximity alert ( 1-9999 meters), man-down alert, and programmable position report rate (1-9999 seconds).
Programmable speed alert.
Programmable I/O trigger allerts.
Programmable distance-moved alert.

Specifications

All measurements made per TIA-603-B
General

Model Numbers
RV-PL-UC…….. 450 – 480MHz
RV-PL-UA…….. (export only) 403 – 434MHz
Size ………………. 145mm X 70mm X 35mm
Weight ………………. 0.46kG (15.5 ounces)
Over-the-air baud rates (programmable) ………………. 4800, 8000, 9600 (1200 optional)
Frequency stability ………………. Â±1.5ppm
Operating temperature range ………………. -10ÂºC to +60ÂºC (-30ÂºC to +80ÂºC storage)
Charging temperature range ………………. 0ÂºC to +45Âº

Battery and DC Power

Internal Battery………………. 2200mAH Lithium-Ion
DC input voltage for charger ………………. 11-16V DC
Typical current draw, receiving, over-the-air rates ………………. < 4800bps <115mA
Typical current draw, transmit-only mode ………………. <25mA
Current draw when transmitting data ………………. <3A max, 1.2A typical at 2watts / <2.7A at 5watts
Low Power Mode standby current………………. <30mA
Sleep Mode standby current (hardware control) ………………. <1mA
Recharge Time ………………. <4 hours for a full charge
Power on time to operational ………………. <500mS
Internal fuse 3A mini blade. Littlefuse part number 0297003 or Raveon part, number 1X726-3
Charger Connector …………. Hirose HR30 series

Transmitter

Maximum RF power output ………………. Â½ – 5 watts
Maximum duty cycle ………………. 30% at 2W, 10% at 5W
Maximum transmit frequency deviation ………………. Â± 2.25kHz
RF Bandwidth ………………. 20MHz, no-tune
Occupied bandwidth ………………. 11 kHz (12.5kHz channels) / 15.3kHz (25kHz channels)
TX spurious outputs ………………. < -70dBc
Emissions designator………………. 11K0F1D (12.5kHz channels) / 15K3F1D (25kHz channels)

Receiver

Typical RX sensitivity (1% BER)
9600bps, 4-level, 12.5kHz channel -108dBm
4800bps, 2-level -114dBm
No-tune bandwidth ………………. 20MHz
RX selectivity ………………. -50dB (12.5kHz channel spacing) / -65dB (25kHz channel spacing)
Spurious and image rejection ………………. -75dB
RX intermodulation rejection ………………. -70dB
Conducted spurious emissions ………………. <-53dBm

User Input and Output Signals

Serial port baud rates ………………. 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Voltage levels ………………. RS-232
Modem handshake signals ………………. RTS, CTS
Transceiver RF ………………. 50 ohm SMA
GPS Connection ………………. Built-in Geo-helix antenna

GPS and Transponder Specifications

Number of channels ………………. 12
Horizontal accuracy (24 hour static) ………………. <2.5m 50%, <5m 90%
Acquisition (-130dBm, 50%) ………………. <40sec cold start, <10sec hot start
Sensitivity Tracking ………………. -150dBm, Acquisition -142dBm
NMEA Output sentences ………………. WPL, TLL, GLL, GSV, PRAVE
Position report rate, programmable ………………. 1 to 9999 seconds
Position report resolution ………………. 0.0001 degrees
Voltage report resolution/accuracy ………………. 0.1V/10%
Temperature resolution and accuracy ………………. 2 degrees C/2 degrees C
Number of digital inputs ………………. 2
Velocity resolution and accuracy ………………. 1km / 1km per hour
GPS connector ………………. SMA

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Atlas PL Personal Locator

In The Box

Model: RV-PL-UC

Atlas PL Personal Locator with built-in GPS, GPS antenna, UHF antenna, 2200mAh battery, 450-480MHz.
DC charger cable. (Raveon part 4C805-1-6)
Belt Clip
Quick-start guide.

Accessories

4C805-1-6	6-foot DC Charging Cable.
4C805-2-6	6-foot RS-232 serial cable. For programming the Atlas PL
4C854-2-6	6-foot USB data cable with charger input connection.
4C805-3-6	6-foot combination DC Charging cable and RS232 serial cable.
4C805-4-6	6-foot automotive charging cable for the ATLAS PL.
45-8950-000	Pouch for Atlas PL, black nylon, for use with VTAC tactical vest or equivalent.