simpleRTK2B
OEM RTK Receivers
ZED-F9P
affordable and low power dual band GPS/GNSS RTK boards that allow you to reach centimeter-level accuracy in seconds, based on u-blox ZED-F9. For OEM use and also fully compatible with Arduino, STM32 Nucleo, Raspberry Pi or as an external GNSS for Pixhawk and Ardupilot. With Integrated RTK-SSR correction service as an option.
Budget
The original version with ZED-F9P. Same performance at lowest cost.
Pro
Fourth generation board supercharged with features. RTK+INS sensor fusion option.
Lite
The smallest and lightest, without compromising performance.
mPCIe, M.2, Micro
Same performance for your embedded PC. In industrial standards or for PCB integration.
152,00€
SBC
Single Board Computer, the ultimate ZED-F9 RTK development platform
1.116,00€
Key features
What simpleRTK2B boards are capable of
Centimeter level precision
<1cm with a base station up to 35km
<1cm with NTRIP up to 35km
<4cm with SSR corrections
<1.5m in standalone mode
<0.9m standalone with SBAS coverage
Raw GNSS measurements
Read the raw data from the satellites without any post-processing
Radio link flexibility
simpleRTK2B can be used with almost any radio link: WiFi, BT, ISM, 2G/3G/4G… Check our store to learn more!
Multi band
• Reduces convergence time
• Increases ambiguity fixing rates
• Increases overall cm-level position availability
Typical RTK convergence times of modules based on:
• Single band RTK (NEO-M8): <60s
• Multi band RTK (ZED-F9P): <10s
Advanced configurations
Unleash your creativity with simpleRTK2B. It can be used as base or rover, supports multi-rover, moving base for RTK heading, …
Multi constellation
• GPS: L1C/A L2C
• GLONASS: L1OF L2OF
• Galileo: E1-B/C E5b
• BeiDou: B1I B2I
Arduino, STM32, Raspberry Pi and Pixhawk ready
We thought about your DIY needs and we made simpleRTK2B ready to be connected with your favorite development board.
The board is 100% functional by itself and can be connected directly to Pixhawk autopilot to provide centimeter level GNSS.
Specifications
everything you need to know about simpleRTK2B boards
Mechanical and variants:
Budget | Pro | Lite | SBC | |
Dimensions | 3D model | 3D model | 3D model | 3D model |
Length x Width | 69x53mm | 69x53mm | 41x28mm | 115x85mm |
Standard footprint | Arduino UNO | Arduino UNO | XBee | No |
Weight | 19.5g | 20g | 7.8g | 75g |
Mounting holes | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
GPS RF connector | SMA | SMA | SMA | SMA |
GPS ZED-F9 options | F9P F9H | F9P F9R F9K | F9P | F9P F9H F9R F9K |
Case available | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Electrical:
Budget | Pro | Lite | SBC | |
Voltage range | 4.5-5.5V | 4.5-5.5V | 2.7-5.5V | 5-28V |
Typ current @ 5V | 80mA @ 5V | 80mA @ 5V | 80mA @ 5V | 130mA @ 12V |
Antenna voltage | 3V | 3.3V | 3V | 3V |
Native interfaces | Micro USB, UART | USB-C, UART, I2C, Qwiic/STEMMA QT | UART, Pixhawk | RS232, Ethernet, Canbus, USB-C |
Pixhawk connector | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Sparkfun qwiic | No | Yes | No | No |
Interfaces with acc | RS232 | RS232 | USB, RS232, mPCIe | No |
Configurable I/O | No | No | No | Yes |
Special function pins | TP, EXTINT, GEOFENCE | TP, EXTINT, GEOFENCE, Colored LEDs | EXTINT | Programmable |
Expansion socket 1 | 1x Low Power Xbee | 1x High Power Xbee | 1x Low Power Xbee | 1x High Power Xbee |
Expansion socket 2 | No | No | No | 1x Low Powee Xbee |
Environmental:
Budget | Pro | Lite | SBC | |
Operating Temp | -40 to +85°C | -40 to +85°C | -40 to +85°C | -40 to +85°C |
Storage Temp | -40 to +85°C | -40 to +85°C | -40 to +85°C | -40 to +85°C |
CE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
RoHS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
RTK Modes
simpleRTK2B supports different operating modes
Standalone – simplest way of reaching 1m position accuracy without range limitations
The most basic configuration is to use simpleRTK2B as a standalone GNSS application board.
Connect it to your Arduino, computer or smartphone and enjoy your position in seconds.
Base – rover configuration – get <1cm accuracy with a maximum range of 35km from the base station
Use two simpleRTK2B configured as base station and rover.
Connect the base station and/or rover to your Arduino, computer or smartphone and you will get both positions in seconds.
Base – multiple rovers configuration – get <1cm accuracy with a maximum range of 35km from the base station
Configure one simpleRTK2B as base and broadcast its RTK corrections to as many rovers as you want to get centimeter level accuracy.
Connect it to your Arduino, computer or smartphone and you will get your position in seconds.
RTK moving base configuration – get <1cm accuracy and a complete Attitude and Heading Reference system with a maximum range of 35km from the base station
Configure one simpleRTK2B as base and two/three simpleRTK2B as rovers, mounted on a drone, car, ship, …
Connect it to your Arduino, computer or smartphone and you will get your position, attitude and heading in seconds.
Standalone with RTK/SSR corrections – get <4cm accuracy without range limitations (subject to cellular network coverage)
Use simpleRTK2B as a standalone GNSS application board combined with simpleSSR receiver to get receive corrections and get centimeter level accuracy.
Connect it to your Arduino, computer or smartphone and you will get your position in seconds.
Accessories
Affordable accessories for affordable receivers
Bluetooth module
Want to connect to your brand new simpleRTK3B from your phone/tablet wirelessly? Get this accessory and plug it into the available socket.
WiFi NTRIP Master
If you have access to a WiFi network or a WiFi hotspot, you might want to enable your simpleRTK3B with NTRIP functionality…
Radio Link
Want to connect your new simpleRTK2B with your existing rovers? Or create a Base-Rover kit with 2x simpleRTK2B?
4G NTRIP Client
Add a SIM card and let your simpleRTK3B connect directly to internet: NTRIP Client, Server or even send positions to a server.
Plastic Cases
Make your project look like a pro with our plastic cases and enclosures. Customizable with your own logo at a fee.
Second XBee socket
Need a second XBee socket to connect 2x of our plugins? 4G+Bluetooth, LR+Bluetooth, LR+WiFi, 4G+RS232, everything is possible!
Raspberry Pi adapter
Make your simpleRTK plug and play with Raspberry Pi. Don’t forget that you will need the headers soldered to use it.
simpleANT2B antennas
The perfect partner for your simpleRTK2B board. Low power Dual Band RTK GNSS antennas in all shapes and performance levels, at affordable cost.