SAAB, R5 SUPREME NAV (D)GPS

The R5 SUPREME NAV (D)GPS system provides the user with a flexible, future proof product. The large color touch-screen display and multitude of interfaces make the system highly appropriate for integration into modern networked bridge solutions.

IMO require SOLAS class ships to carry type approved GPS equipment. Saab can offer the new generation R5 systems of IMO-compliant GPS and DGPS solutions, either as stand-alone Navigation Systems or as an addition to the family Saab R5 AIS systems.

Technical Specification

🧭 GENERAL

Parameter	Specification
Waypoints	4000
Routes	128 (max 512 waypoints per route)
Functions	Supports multiple displays and redundant systems
Integrity	RAIM and Heartbeat Monitoring
Power Supply	Sensor: 24 VDC / CDU: 12–24 VDC
LEDs	Three 3-colour LEDs (RAIM & Alarm status)

🛰️ GPS RECEIVER

Parameter	Specification
Receiver Type	L1, C/A-code with carrier phase smoothing
Channels	12 channels (2 dedicated to SBAS)
DGPS	SBAS or external RTCM corrections
Update Rate	1 Hz (default), 5 Hz (max)
Position Accuracy	GPS: 5 m / DGPS: 1 m (2D RMS)
Cold Start	~1 minute

📡 DGPS BEACON RECEIVER

Parameter	Specification
Receiver Type	Dual receiver (Manual/Automatic tuning)
Frequency	283.5 – 325.0 kHz
MSK Bit Rates	50 / 100 / 200 bps
Cold Start Time	< 1 minute
Reacquisition	< 2 seconds
Sensitivity	25 μV/m for 6 dB SNR @ 200 bps

🔌 INTERFACE

Parameter	Specification
Display	Supported
Ethernet	10/100 Mbit
Serial	3 × RS-422 I/O
Digital I/O	3 Inputs, 3 Outputs
Pilot Plug	Available
USB	USB 2.0
Storage	SDHC Reader
Network Option	CAN / NMEA 2000 (optional)
Outputs	Speed log output
Alarm Ports	Binary Out + Acknowledge Port

📐 DIMENSIONS

Component	Specification
Control & Display Unit	255 × 140 × 85 mm / 1.8 kg
Navigation Sensor	128 × 39 × 137 mm / 0.5 kg

🔌 CABLES

Category	Specification
Without Junction Box	R5 Power Cable / R5 Signal Cable (DSUB-Open) / R4 NAV Sensor Cable
With Junction Box	R5 Power Cable / R5 Signal Cable (DSUB-DSUB) / R5 Navigation Sensor Cable
Other Cables	R5 Ethernet Cable