The Garmin 16-HVS GPS Receiver instruction manual provides overview, wiring, data formats, programming, troubleshooting, and specifications.
The manual introduces the Garmin 16-HVS GPS Receiver, a 12‑channel GPS unit configured for Campbell Scientific dataloggers, describing its hardware, antenna, and supported signals.
It includes wiring diagrams for RJ45 and DB9 connections, details NMEA data formats, CRBasic programming commands, troubleshooting procedures, and full technical specifications.
| Input Voltage | 6.0 Vdc to 40 Vdc unregulated |
|---|---|
| Current Consumption | 65 mA @ 12 Vdc |
| Sensitivity | -165 dBW minimum |
| Position Accuracy (SPS) | Less than 15 meters, 95% typical |
| Velocity Accuracy | 0.1 knot RMS steady state |
| PPS Timing Accuracy | ±1 microsecond at rising edge |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +80°C (operational) |
| Size | 3.39" (86 mm) diameter, 1.65" (42 mm) high |
| Weight (without cable) | 6.4 oz (181 g) |
| Interface | True RS232 output, asynchronous serial input |
| Baud Rates | 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 |
The receiver operates from 6.0 Vdc up to 40 Vdc unregulated.
The PPS pulse is accurate to ±1 µs at the rising edge.
Operational temperature is –30 °C to +80 °C; storage range is –40 °C to +80 °C.