The Tracker3 is the successor to our popular Tracker2 series. It
features a much more powerful 32-bit processor with improved DSP
capabilities, better telemetry support, USB, and more room for
expansion.
- Plots received positions as waypoints -
APRS stations, objects, and items received over the air can be passed to
a GPS receiver to be plotted on its map display. When used with a
supported Garmin or Magellan GPS receiver, waypoints will be created
with appropriate map symbols, comment text, and elevations.
- KISS support - Use with any packet program that supports the standard KISS interface protocol.
- APRS Digipeater - Supports multiple
aliases, WIDEn-n and TRACEn-n style callsign substitution with dupe
checking, hop count limiting, and optional preemption. May be used
simultaneously with tracking and KISS functions.
- Command console - A traditional TNC2-style
serial console provides a simple, platform-independent configuration
interface. Additionally, APRS station-to-station messages may be sent
and received from the command line.
- Remote control via APRS - Most of the
commands available at the console may also be issued through APRS
station-to-station text messages. This allows the unit to be
reconfigured from anywhere in the world with APRS access. Access can be
limited by callsign and through the use of a secure one-time-password
scheme.
- Upgradeable - Firmware updates are free
and easy to install. Firmware images can be downloaded directly from the
website with the Windows-based configuration utility, or they can be
transferred to the unit from any XMODEM-capable terminal program for
cross-platform compatibility.
- Flexible and Expandable - Extra analog inputs and digital I/O lines, plus a Dallas 1-wire bus, allow connection of a wide variety of devices.
- SmartBeaconing™ - APRS tracking with
SmartBeaconing™ support for automatic beacon rate control, compressed
format support for shorter packets and better precision, and
timeslotting for efficient, coordinated channel usage.
- Weather Station Support - Supports Peet Bros, AAG 1-wire, and LaCrosse WS-2300 series weather stations.
- On-board temperature and voltage telemetry (OT2m only)
- Scripting - A simple scripting and macro language allows a degree of flexibility and programmability not found in other trackers.
- Dual serial ports (via splitter cable for OT3m, or front-panel data jack for T3-135).
Specifications
|
OT3m |
T3-135 |
Voltage |
DC 6.5 to 28V |
5 volts (powered by radio) |
Current |
40 mA idle, 50 mA transmitting
350 mA @ 5 V available for GPS |
40 mA idle, 50 mA transmitting |
Modes |
1200 bps AFSK (send and receive)
300 bps AFSK, PSK31 (send only) |
1200 bps AFSK (send and receive)
300 bps AFSK, PSK31 (send only) |
Radio Connector |
DB9 female (Kantronics pinout) |
internal |
Serial Connector |
DB9 male (dual RS-232) |
Rear DB female, front 3.5mm jack |
Dimensions |
4.2" by 3.2" by 1" |
2.3" by 1.4" by 0.3" |
GPS Interface |
NMEA in/out, Garmin Binary |
NMEA in/out, Garmin Binary |
Tracker3 model T3-Mini
The T3-Mini is a miniature version of the Tracker3 measuring
1.73"x1.12"x0.215" (44x29x5.5mm) and weighing 5.5 grams. It has all of
the software features of the other Tracker3 models, and provides 4
analog inputs and 13 general-purpose digital I/O pins. Its serial ports
can be configured for RS-232 or TTL operation. |
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