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Zenith

The Aerium Zenith is a high-performance GPS module tailored for unmanned platforms that demand compact size, ultra-low power consumption, and enhanced urban GNSS performance. It features the u-blox MAX-F10S GNSS receiver and Bosch BMM150 magnetometer, providing robust positioning with improved signal acquisition in dense environments.

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General

  • Ultra-low power GNSS receiver with integrated magnetometer.
  • Improved positioning in urban and challenging GNSS environments.
  • Compact form factor for unmanned systems.

Compatibility

  • GNSS Receiver: u-blox MAX-F10S
  • Magnetometer: Bosch BMM150
  • Compatible with:
    • Pixhawk-based autopilots
    • Ardupilot, PX4, and similar systems via JST-GH
  • Multi-constellation GNSS support:
    • GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou

Mechanical

  • Dimensions: 38 mm × 38 mm
  • Mounting holes: M3, spaced 30.5 mm × 30.5 mm
  • Weight: ~12 g

Dimensions

Electrical

General

  • Input voltage: 3.3 – 12 V
  • Logic level: 3.3 V
  • PPS (Pulse Per Second) output supported
  • Backup battery input supported for RTC
  • Top View Zenith Connectors

Pinout

Main Connector - Power + Data

GH-8P

  • Connector Definition

    TypePart NumberPart Name
    Board ConnectorSM06B-GHS-TBJST-GH
    Cable ConnectorGHR-06V-SJST-GH
  • Connector Pinout

    PinNameDescriptionVoltage
    1VCCPower Input3.3-12V
    2RXUART receive (3.3 V logic)3.3V
    3TXUART transmit (3.3 V logic)3.3V
    4SCLI²C clock (3.3 V logic)3.3V
    5SDAI²C data (3.3 V logic)3.3V
    6GNDGroundGND

AUX Connector - PPS + INT

GH-8P

  • Connector Definition

    TypePart NumberPart Name
    Board ConnectorSM04B-GHS-TBJST-GH
    Cable ConnectorGHR-04V-SJST-GH
  • Connector Pinout

    PinNameDescriptionVoltage
    1PPSPulse-per-second output (3.3 V)3.3V
    2INTInterrupt / Data Ready (3.3 V)3.3V
    3GNDGroundGND
    4GNDGroundGND

Configuration Steps

  • Default protocol: UBX over UART
  • Configurable using u-blox u-center software
  • Adjust:
    • Baud rate
    • Output frequency
    • GNSS constellation selection
    • Message types (NMEA / UBX)
    • Spoofing/jamming protection

Integration Steps

  1. Connect VCC (3.3 – 12 V) and GND to your power source.
  2. Connect UART or I²C lines to your autopilot or embedded system.
  3. Mount securely to the frame using M3 bolts and spacers.
  4. Configure the module with u-center or compatible software if needed.