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Black rectangular GPS receiver with magnetic base and coiled PS2 cable

GlobalSat

GlobalSat BR-355N5 GPS Receiver PS2 Magnetic 75 channel -165 dBm

SKU CH-8D4J-CSRX9

75-channel GNSS receiver with magnetic mount, PS2 connector and -165 dBm tracking sensitivity for fast satellite acquisition in difficult environments

  • Product typeGPS Receiver
  • 75-channel tracking for reliable satellite coverage in difficult environments
  • 165 dBm sensitivity maintains lock in urban canyons and dense foliage
  • PS/2 connector simplifies cable routing behind headliners and panels
  • Magnetic base secures the receiver to the vehicle roof
  • LED shows power, search and fix status at a glance

GPS Receiver for PS/2 Interface

The GlobalSat BR-355N5 is a GPS receiver designed for devices that accept a PS/2 serial connection. It uses a 75-channel GNSS engine with a tracking sensitivity of -165 dBm to acquire satellites quickly in difficult environments. A magnetic base and water-resistant housing allow permanent roof mounting on a vehicle. The cable terminates in a custom PS/2 plug for direct attachment to compatible hardware.

Installers needing a magnetic roof antenna

This unit suits installers who need a compact, magnetic GPS antenna with a PS/2 connector for legacy navigation or tracking equipment. It is not for users whose systems require USB, Bluetooth or bare-wire RS-232 connections. Buyers needing multi-constellation output beyond standard NMEA 0183 sentences should look at other models.

PS/2 serial connector defines compatibility

The receiver ends in a proprietary PS/2 plug that carries the NMEA 0183 data stream to the host device. Verify that your target hardware accepts this exact connector and protocol before purchase. No adapter or alternative cable is mentioned in the specifications.

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Price $31.99
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Specifications

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Product typeGPS Receiver

Questions about this item

What interface does the BR-355N5 use and what data protocol does it output?

It uses a PS/2 connector that carries an RS-232 serial signal and outputs NMEA 0183 sentences.

What physical mounting does the magnetic base require?

A flat ferrous surface such as a vehicle roof or metal panel provides the super-cohesive magnetic hold.

How is the receiver powered and connected, and what mistake should be avoided?

The unit draws power through the PS/2 cable; do not plug it into a keyboard or mouse port — use a dedicated serial or USB-to-serial adapter instead.

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