HCS885XF

High Precision | Precise Heading | u-blox NEO-F9P

The HCS885XF is a multi-band (L1/L5), multi-constellation integrated GNSS receiver/antenna with RTK corrections and PointPerfect® PPP-RTK augmentation compatibility. It provides sub 1 meter accuracy stand-alone, sub 1 cm accuracy with RTK corrections, and sub 10 cm accuracy with PPP-RTK corrections. Based on the Calian HC885SXF antenna, it is lightweight and ideal for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications requiring precise location and heading.

Key Considerations

Interference Resilience

The HCS885XF features the latest generation multi-band (L1/L5) GNSS receiver with a precision-tuned multi-band Calian antenna (L1/L5). It offers excellent axial ratios and operates without a ground plane. The state-of-the-art GNSS receiver supports concurrent tracking of all four major constellations (GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, and GLONASS) in multiple frequency bands. This concurrent multi-band (L1/L5) access improves the receiver’s convergence capability, delivering a quick, precise, and reliable position solution.

The multi-band architecture effectively removes ionospheric error, and the L5 band provides superior interference and multipath performance compared to L2. The HCS885XF employs Calian eXtended Filter (XF) technology, mitigating near-band and out-of-band interference, such as LTE signals and their harmonics, enabling operation in challenging deployments.

PPP-RTK, RTK, and Heading

The HCS885XF supports correction services (PPP-RTK – PointPerfect) or RTK base/rover corrections, optimizing performance according to application requirements. It is compatible with major public RTK services, including Polaris RTK from Point One Navigation and Skylark Cx and Nx RTK from Swift Navigation. Two HCS885XFs can be configured as a Base/Rover receiver pair for moving base precise heading applications. The HCS885XF mounts flush with three threaded inserts for secure attachment and includes a rubber O-ring around the outer edge for sealing. Control, corrections, and position output are delivered via a 6-pin JST receptacle connector inset into the base.

Specifications

• Part Number: 33-HCS885XF-29-PC0
  • JST 6 pos. receptacle, 1.25 mm
  • Data, optional Timepulse or TX2/RX2: RS-232
  • NMEA out, no adaptor cable
• Part Number: 33-HCS885XF-49-PC0
  • JST 6 pos. receptacle, 1.25 mm
  • Data, optional Timepulse or TX2/RX2: CMOS
  • NMEA out, no adaptor cable
• SDK Test Adaptor required for programming:
  • 33-HCS885XF-29-PC0: 33-0095-13 (5V RS-232)
  • 33-HCS885XF-49-PC0: 33-0095-7 (5V CMOS)

An embedded version is also available. Click here to learn about the HCS885EXF.