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Arrow Lite® GPS Receiver (Retired)

Arrow Lite® GPS Receiver (Retired)

As of Late 2025, the Arrow Lite is Retired

The Arrow Lite® was a GPS-only receiver designed and manufactured by Eos Positioning Systems® for mapping professionals. Arrow Lite GPS receivers are currently still supported but not available for purchase (last updated fall 2025).

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Resources for Current Arrow Lite Users

Get Started

Ready to get started with your new Arrow Lite GPS receiver? Follow along with this Arrow Quick Start Guide to power on, Bluetooth® pair, and mount your Arrow Lite GPS receiver.

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Check Your Firmware

The latest firmware for the Arrow Lite is either 6.8Qg24p or 6.1Aa01, depending on your serial number. Check your firmware in the Eos Tools Pro “About” menu, then check against your serial number. If your firmware is not current, contact our technical support team for upgrade instructions.

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Browse Resources

A variety of informative articles, how-to guides, and video tutorials are available in the Eos Knowledge Base. Browse content to make sure you’re getting the most out of your GNSS receiver.

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Arrow Lite Technical Specifications

Receiver Type

  • L1, C/A code, with carrier phase smoothing
  • 12-Channel, Parallel Tracking

GNSS Signals Received

  • GPS: L1

Accuracy

  • Autonomous Accuracy: < 2.5 m 2dRMS, 95% confidence2
  • SBAS (worldwide) Accuracy: < 60 cm 2dRMS, 95% confidence2

SBAS Details

  • 2-Channel, Parallel Tracking (with SBAS ranging)
  • Update Rate: 1 Hz default, optional 10 Hz or 20 Hz
  • WAAS (North America)
  • EGNOS (Europe)
  • MSAS (Japan)
  • GAGAN (India)
  • SouthPAN (Australia / New Zealand)

Bluetooth® Communication

  • Fully Bluetooth Pre-Qualified: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
  • Supported Bluetooth Profiles: SPP or iAP
  • Bluetooth Transmission: Class 1, 300 m typical range2 (up to 1 km)
  • Bluetooth Frequency: 2,400-2,485 GHz
  • Data I/O Protocol: NMEA 0183, RTCM SC-104, Binary
  • Port: Bluetooth, USB 2.0, Serial (optional)

Mechanical Details

  • Enclosure Material: Xenoy®
  • Enclosure Rating: Waterproof, IP-67
  • Immersion: 30 cm, 30 minutes
  • Dimensions: 12.5cm x 8.4cm x 4.2cm (4.92″ x 3.3″ x 1.65″)
  • Weight: 372 g (0.82 lbs)
  • Data Connectors: Mini USB type B receptacle
  • Antenna Connector: SMA female

Device Compatibility

  • iPhone® and iPad®
  • Android™ smartphones and tablets
  • Windows®, Windows Mobile®

Arrow Receiver Power

  • Battery Type: Field Replaceable, Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Pack (rechargeable inside unit or separately)
  • Battery Capacity: 15 hrs3
  • Charging Time: 4 hrs (vehicle charger available)

LED Status Indicators

  • Power
  • GNSS
  • DGNSS
  • DIFF
  • Bluetooth

Environmental Details

  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)3
  • Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
  • Humidity: 95 % Non-Condensing
  • Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS and Lead-Free

Antenna Details

  • Impedance: 50 Ω
  • Gain (without cable): 26 dB (± 2 dB), 35 mA
  • LNA Noise Figure: 2.5 dB
  • Voltage: +4,5 to +15 VDC
  • RF Connector: SMA female
  • Dimensions (mm): 5.7cm diam. x 1.5 cm (2.24 x 0.59 in.)
  • Weight: 97 g (0.21 lbs)
  • Operating Temperature: -55°C to +70°C (-67°F to +158°F)
  • Humidity: Waterproof
GPS Receiver Specification Footnotes:
  1. Depends on multipath environment, number of satellites in view, satellite geometry, baseline length (for local services) and ionospheric activities
  2. Option required on both base and rover. Also requires communication link between base and rover
  3. Transmission in free space
  4. Lithium-Ion battery performance degrades below -20°C (-4°F)
Download the Arrow Lite® Datasheet

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