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NXG-900™ GPS

The NXG-900 is a global GPS solution designed to operate with NextGen transponders via satellites. It provides position, velocity and ground track for critical ADS-B Out messages.

The ACSS NXG-900 surveillance product
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NXG-900™ GPS

Product overview

The NXG-900 provides critical aircraft information including position, velocity, and ground track for ADS-B Out messages. Its versatile design allows signals from the GPS satellite constellation and Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS), including Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), as well as other systems. This commercial off-the-shelf package is used with one or two ACSS NXT-600, NXT-700 or ATDL Mode S transponders to provide legacy aircraft operators with a simple path to satisfy ADS-B mandates. It will also work with select 3rd party transponders.

  • Rule-compliant WAAS position source
  • ADS-B In providing 978 MHz UAT, Free Weather (FIS-B)
  • Wi-Fi dongle interface module to compatible mobile applications
  • Certified to TSO-C145c, -C154c and C157a

The NXG-900 provides an ARINC 743A based output, while meeting the Part 25 aircraft environmental levels.

Key features

Receiver

The NXG-900’s ADS-B receiver provides subscription-free weather (FIS-B) to mobile applications such as Android, iOS and Windows. FIS-B weather products include NEXRAD, CONUS NEXRAD, METARs, TAFs, PIREPs, winds and temperatures aloft, NOTAMs, AIRMETs and SIGMETs.

Signals

In addition to the GPS satellite constellation, SBAS and WAAS, the NXG-900 utilizes signals from EGNOS (Europe), GANAN (India), and MSAS (Japan).

Specifications

Part number

  • 9009000-55000

Physical

  • Size (inches): 2.29" (H) x 4.78" (W) x 6.50" (L)
  • Weight: 1.6 lb.
  • Mounting: 4-point Flange Mount
  • Cooling: Passive

Certification

  • Environmental: DO-160G
  • TSO/ETSO: C145c, C154c, C157a
  • Software: DO-178B Level C
  • ADS-B Capability: ADS-B In per DO-260B (for FIS-B)
  • GPS Capability: Class Beta-1 per RTCA DO-229D
  • Operating Altitude: Sea Level to 55,000 ft
  • NOTE: UAT capability is restricted to 24,000 feet or below
  • Operating Temperature: -55 to +70° C
  • Power: 28VDC
  • Power Consumption: 8.9 Watts (nominal), 11.5 Watts (maximum)
  • No. of Antenna Ports: 2 (GPS & L-Band/UAT)

Interfaces

  • Diagn. Tool Interface: Mini-USB or Wi-Fi
  • Mobile Applications: Wi-Fi
  • Transponder Interface: Compatible ACSS Transponders

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