LC29H Series Dual-band GPS Module for Raspberry Pi, Dual-band L1+L5 Positioning Technology, Optional RTK Function

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LC29H Series Dual-band GPS Module for Raspberry Pi, Dual-band L1+L5 Positioning Technology, Optional RTK Function, GNSS Expansion Board, With GNSS Active Positioning Antenna
Raspberry Pi Dual-band RTK
Centimeter-Level Positioning GPS Module

Dual-band L1+L5 | RTK centimeter-level Accuracy | Raw Observation data output

Features at a glance

The LC29H series can track L1+L5 dual-frequency and multi-GNSS signals, reducing multipath effects in urban canyons and improving positioning accuracy while maintaining low power consumption. With built-in LNA and SAW filter to achieve high sensitivity and strong anti-interference capability. Adopts dual-band positioning and RTK technology to meet the need of centimeter-level high-precision positioning. Ideal for real-time tracking systems and sharing economy applications, helping to develop applications such as smart farm machinery and shared two-wheelers, etc.

  • Standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO extension header, supports Raspberry Pi series boards, Jetson Nano
  • Supports simultaneous tracking of L1+L5 dual-band satellite signals, reducing multipath effects in urban canyons and improving positioning accuracy
  • Supports concurrent receiving of multi-GNSS systems (GPS, BDS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS) while maintaining low power consumption

  • LC29H(AA) GPS HAT with the following features:
    • Supports positioning augmentation systems (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS and GAGAN) to improve the positioning performance of service areas
    • Supports EASY technology, to realize the positioning using stored information such as ephemeris and almanac data when there is no signal, and improve the positioning and time to first fix

  • LC29H(DA) GPS/RTK HAT with the following features:
    • Supports fast convergence dual-band RTK centimeter-level positioning, suitable for high-precision positioning of terminal devices

  • LC29H(BS) GPS/RTK HAT with the following features:
    • Supports GNSS raw observation and correction data output, suitable for establishing RTK base station

  • Built-in low noise amplifier and acoustic surface filter to realize -165dBm high sensitivity and enhance anti-interference performance
  • Supports multi-frequency active interference cancellation, effectively suppressing or eliminating narrowband signal (WiFi/2/3/4/5G) interference to ensure navigation accuracy
  • A-GNSS (Assisted GNSS) support, reducing the time to first fix (TTFF) with cold start when powered on to 5 seconds
  • Support QGNSS software, easy to set various module functions
  • Onboard battery holder, supports ML1220 rechargeable cell, for preserving ephemeris information and hot starts
  • Onboard 4 LED indicators for module operating status
  • Comes with online development resources and manual (Python examples for Raspberry Pi/Jetson Nano)
Version Options

LC29H(AA) GPS HAT
Supports positioning augmentation system and EASY technology

LC29H(DA) GPS/RTK HAT
Supports RTK Rover to realize high-precision centimeter-level positioning

LC29H(BS) GPS/RTK HAT
Supports RTK Base, can establish a base station to transmit correction data


TIME TO FIRSTTIME TO FIRST

Specifications
ProductLG290P GNSS RTK ModuleLC29H(AA) GPS HATLC29H(DA) GPS/RTK HATLC29H(BS) GPS/RTK HATZED-F9P GPS-RTK HAT
Frequency band GPS: L1 C/A, L1C*, L5, L2C
GLONASS: L1, L2
Galileo: E1, E5a, E5b, E6
BDS: B1I, B1C, B2a, B2b, B2I, B3I
QZSS: L1 C/A, L1C*, L5, L2C, L6
NavIC: L5
SBAS: L1
GPS/QZSS: L1C/A, L5
BDS: B1I, B2a
Galileo: E1, E5a
GLONASS: L1
GPS/QZSS: L1C/A, L2C
BDS: B1I, B2I
Galileo: E1B/C, E5a
GLONASS: L1OF, L2OF
NUMBER OF CONCURRENT GNSS 5 + QZSS GPS/QZSS+BDS+Galileo+GLONASS
SBAS WAAS, EGNOS, BDSBAS, MSAS, GAGAN, SDCM WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN - WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN
RTK Function RTK Rover and Base - RTK Rover RTK Base RTK Rover and Base
Positioning AccuracyPVT 0.7m CEP 1m CEP - 1.5m CEP
RTK 0.8cm + 1ppm CEP - 0.01m+1ppm CEP - 0.01m+1ppm CEP
Navigation Update RatePVT Default: 10Hz
Max.: 20Hz
1~10Hz - 1~10Hz
RTK - 1Hz - 1~8Hz
RAW 1Hz 1~20Hz
RTK Convergence Time <5s - <10s - <10s
Time to first fix (AGNSS Off)Cold starts 28s 26s - 24s
Hot starts 1.7s 1s - 2s
Warm starts 28s 16s - 2s
Time to first fix (EASY on) - 2s -
Time to first fix (AGNSS On)Cold starts - 5s - TBD
Hot starts - 5s - TBD
Warm starts - 5s - TBD
SensitivityTracking and navigating -160dBm -165dBm -167dBm
Re-acquisition -155dBm -159dBm -157dBm -159dBm -160dBm
Cold starts -146dBm -147dBm -145dBm -147dBm -148dBm
Velocity accuracy 0.03m/s 0.2m/s - 0.05m/s
PPS accuracy 5ns 20ns - 30ns
Dynamic performance Acceleration (Max): 4g
Altitude (Max):10000m Altitude (Max):50000m
Velocity (Max): 490m/s Velocity (Max): 500m/s
Communication interface USB, UART(4800~921600bps, 460800bps by default) UART(9600~3000000bps, 115200bps by default),
I2C(Max 400KHz)
USB, UART(4800~921600bps, 9600bps by default), I2C(Max 400KHz), SPI(5MHz)
Protocol NMEA 0183/RTCM 3.x NMEA 0183 V4.10, RTCM 3.x NMEA 0183 V4.10,UBX, RTCM 3.3
Power supply 5V
Overall Current <100mA@5V (Continue mode) <40mA@5V (Continue mode) <120mA@5V (Continue mode)
Operating temperature -40~85℃
Dimensions 33 × 33 (mm) 65×30.5mm

Standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO

Compatible with Raspberry Pi series boards

Working With Raspberry Pi Zero

Working with Raspberry Pi 4B

* for reference only, the Raspberry Pi boards are NOT included.


Dual-band L1+L5 positioning technology

Supports simultaneous tracking of L1+L5 dual-band satellite signals
reducing multipath effects in urban canyons and improving positioning accuracy

RTK Mobile Station, RTK base station
Centimeter positioning

The LC29H(BS) module is used as an RTK Base Station, while the LC29H(DA) module is used as an RTK Mobile Station

By setting up continuous running reference stations on the ground known fixed coordinates using the LC29H (BS) module, or by paid RTK base station enhanced services, transmitting GNSS calibration value to LC29H (DA) terminals which uploading rough positioning data, the terminals, with errors like multipath refraction, is able to calculate error value in real time, for centimeter-level positioning in seconds.

concurrent reception of Multi-GNSS systems

Supports GPS, BDS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
and still retains low power consumption

Supports Multi-Frequency Active
Interference Cancellation

effectively suppressing or eliminating narrowband signal (WiFi/2/3/4/5G) interference to ensure navigation accuracy

Assisted GNSS Support

reducing the time to first fix (TTFF) with cold start when powered on to 5 seconds

applications

Ideal for real-time tracking systems and sharing economy applications, helping to develop applications such as smart farm machinery and shared two-wheelers, etc.

What's on board
  1. LC29H module
  2. RT9166A-28PXL
    5V to 2.8V LDO chip
  3. CP2102N
    USB to UART chip
  4. Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO header
    for connecting with Raspberry Pi
  5. UART selection jumper
    A: control the LC29H via USB to UART
    B: control the LC29H via Raspberry Pi
    C: access Raspberry Pi via USB to UART
  6. IPEX 1 connector
    LC29H module antenna connector
  7. Micro USB interface
  1. RT9193-33PB
    5V to 3.3V LDO chip
  2. RESET button
    reset the LC29H module
  3. Status Indicators
    PWR: Power Indicator
    RXD/TXD: UART transceiver indicator
    PPS: GPS status indicator
  4. NDC7002N
    I2C voltage translator
  5. ML1220 Battery holder
    supports ML1220 rechargeable cell, for preserving ephemeris information and hot start
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Resources & Services

* Resources for different product may vary, please check the wiki page to confirm the actually provided resources.

Quick Overview

  1. OPTIONS LC29H GPS HAT x1
  2. 2x20PIN female header x1
  3. GPS External Antenna (D) x1
  4. IPEX 1 to SMA cable ~17cm x1
  5. Screws pack x1