Antena GPS ZG100

The ZG100 GPS antenna provides a complete set of navigation data, including:

Geographic position (latitude/longitude)Magnetic headingSpeed over ground (SOG)Course over ground (COG)Rate of turnRoll and pitch (heel/trim)

The ZG100 antenna provides a high and configurable position data refresh rate up to 10 Hz (i.e., 10 times per second). This allows for very smooth tracking of the boat's movements on your display.

The ZG100 antenna connects very simply to your existing installation via a standard NMEA 2000 Micro-C port. Power and data are transmitted through this single cable.

No, it is not recommended to use the ZG100 for autopilot functions. For this application, which requires very high heading accuracy, B&G recommends using a gyro-stabilized compass such as the B&G Precision-9.

Yes, the ZG100 antenna has an IPX7 protection rating. It is therefore designed to withstand marine conditions and is protected against temporary immersion in water.

The ZG100 antenna provides horizontal positioning accuracy of 3 meters, thanks to its compatibility with satellite-based augmentation systems (SBAS) such as WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS.

The ZG100 antenna is versatile and can be installed in two ways:

In flush mount on a flat surface. On a standard mast bracket (pole mount).

No, the ZG100 is not recommended for use with the MARPA (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) function. This target-tracking function requires a higher-performance heading sensor such as the B&G Precision-9 to ensure reliable operation.

The antenna is powered directly by the NMEA 2000 network. It operates within a voltage range of 9 V to 18 V DC.

The ZG100 antenna is compact and lightweight. It measures 90 mm in diameter and 38 mm in height, weighing approximately 0.14 kg.

The electronic compass integrated into the ZG100 antenna provides heading data with an accuracy of +/- 3 degrees.

Yes, provided your equipment (chartplotter, display) is compatible with the NMEA 2000 network and can interpret the standard PGNs (data sentences) transmitted by the ZG100, it should work without issues.

The antenna is equipped with a 32-channel multi-constellation receiver. It is compatible with GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo systems for fast and reliable position acquisition.

No, one of the advantages of NMEA 2000 is its simplicity. Power and data transmission are handled via a single NMEA 2000 Micro-C cable, which connects to your boat’s network.

The ZG100 is very energy-efficient. Its consumption is below 100 mA at 12 V DC, which corresponds to a power output of less than 2 Watts.

The ZG100 is the ideal solution for general instrumentation and navigation. It excels at providing heading data for chart stabilization in "Course Up" mode and for precise overlay of radar images on cartography.

The ZG100 antenna is designed to withstand a variety of marine environments. Its operating temperature range is from -25°C to +60°C.

In addition to heading, the ZG100 integrates inertial sensors that provide roll and pitch data (heel/trim) with an accuracy of +/- 1° up to 30° of tilt, as well as yaw rate with an accuracy of +/- 3°.

It depends on your needs. For stable heading display on a chartplotter and radar overlay, the ZG100 is an excellent solution. However, for critical functions like autopilot or MARPA target tracking that require higher precision and responsiveness, the Precision-9 compass remains the recommended product.

The antenna transmits multiple NMEA 2000 PGNs, the most important of which are:

129025: Position, rapid update
129026: COG & SOG, rapid update
127250: Ship’s heading
127251: Rate of turn
127257: Attitude (roll and pitch)