GPS Compass determines heading and position.
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Supporting 2 separate remote antenna inputs, Crescent VS100 computes and outputs heading and either pitch or roll angles. Heading is determined with up to 0.1° accuracy, and positioning is accurate to within 60 cm. Even if differential signal is lost, included COAST(TM) technology maintains sub-meter positioning for 40 min or more. In similar fashion, integrated gyro maintains heading for up to 3 min after loss of GPS signals. Options include SBAS, e-Dif, and radio beacon (VS110 model).
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Hemisphere GPS Introduces Crescent VS100 Series GPS Compass
Calgary, AB - April 16, 2007 - (TSX: CSY) Hemisphere GPS, a designer and manufacturer of advanced GPS products (wholly owned by CSI Wireless Inc.), today introduced the new Crescent VS100 and VS110. These new "Vector Sensor" products represent our most precise heading and positioning systems incorporating Hemisphere GPS's Crescent Technology. This achievement by Hemisphere GPS presents an affordable and robust heading and positioning solution for machine control and marine navigation applications including dredging and hydrographic surveying. Hemisphere GPS's Crescent VS100 Series GPS Compass delivers the performance necessary to replace traditional gyrocompasses and other precision heading sensors at a fraction of the cost.
"Crescent VS100 represents an innovative GPS advancement that allows us to replace traditional heading solutions," said Steven Koles, President and CEO of Hemisphere GPS. "The affordability and accuracy of Crescent VS100 will increase the adoption of GPS compass technology as the preferred heading solution."
Hemisphere GPS' Crescent Receiver Technology offers the unique advantage of supporting two separate antenna inputs. Crescent VS100 computes and outputs heading and either pitch or roll angles by processing the data between the two antennas using a single GPS receiver. The receiver features status lights with a menu and display system simplifying product configuration. The Crescent VS100 receiver can be conveniently installed near the operator while its two antennas can be mounted remotely. With a suitable distance between the two antennas, Crescent VS100 computes heading solutions with up to 0.1 degree accuracy and positioning within 60 cm.
Crescent VS100 offers several differential options including SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, etc.), e-Dif and radio beacon (VS110 model). Hemisphere GPS' exclusive COAST(TM) technology is also included in order to maintain sub-meter positioning for 40 minutes or more after loss of differential signal. An integrated gyro within the Crescent VS100 receiver maintains heading for up to 3 minutes after loss of GPS signals.
About Hemisphere GPS and CSI Wireless
Hemisphere GPS, a division of CSI Wireless Inc., designs and manufactures innovative, cost-effective GPS products for positioning, guidance and machine control applications in agriculture, marine and other markets. The Company owns leading brand names, numerous patents and other intellectual property. The Company's head office is in Calgary, Alberta, and it has major product development and sales and marketing facilities in Arizona, Kansas and Texas. For more information about Hemisphere GPS and CSI Wireless, go to www.hemispheregps.com and www.csi-wireless.com.
For more information, please contact:
John Bohlke
Product Marketing Manager
Hemisphere GPS
Phone: (480) 348-9919
E-mail: JBohlke@hemispheregps.com
www.hemispheregps.com
