Installing The Transient Eliminator - Symmetricom TimeProvider 100 User Manual

Chapter C
Installing Antennas
3. Connect the cable to the antenna and run the cable from the antenna through the
slot of the floor flange.
Caution: To avoid damage to internal solder connections, do not
over-tighten the connector.
4. Replace the four screws to secure the top of the antenna in place with the cable
connected.

Installing the Transient Eliminator

If you are installing a transient eliminator, follow these guidelines:
Transient eliminators should be installed in accordance with your antenna system
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grounding scheme
Mount the transient eliminator within 30 feet (9 m) of the GPS antenna
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If required, mount a second transient eliminator near the GPS antenna
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To install the transient eliminator:
Note: Step 6 in the following procedure cannot be done if you cut the
cable (as described in Step 1).
1. If necessary, cut the coaxial cable and install mating connectors (see
Antenna Cables, on page 116).
2. Using the DVM, measure the resistance between the center conductor and
shield to verify that the center conductor and shield are not shorted together.
3. Connect the longer GPS antenna coaxial cable to the transient eliminator.
4. Connect the ground wire between the transient eliminator and the proper
grounding zone (building ground, master ground bar, or other) for the mounting
location.
Recommendation: Symmetricom does not recommend soldered
connections for grounding purposes. All grounding connections
should be secured with mechanical clamp connectors.
5. Wrap the connectors with weatherproof tape for added protection.
6. Verify that the antenna coaxial cable center conductor is not shorted to the shield of
the cable.
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