Mounting The Gnss Antenna; Propak6 Alternative Power Source; Enclosure Power Requirements - Novatel ProPak6 User Manual

Installation
2.6.1

Mounting the GNSS Antenna

The ProPak6 has been designed to operate with any of the NovAtel single-frequency or dual-frequency
GNSS antenna models.
When installing the antenna system:
• Choose an antenna location with a clear view of the sky so that each satellite above the horizon can
be tracked without obstruction (refer to Multipath in NovAtel's book
from our web site).
• Mount the antenna on a secure, stable structure capable of safe operation in the specific
environment.
2.7

ProPak6 Alternative Power Source

If a different supply is desired, the table below provides the input range and type of connector required to
mate with the enclosure's power connector. The supply should be capable of 14 W.
Enclosure
ProPak6
Appendix B, Replacement Parts
a. See
If the 12 V car adapter is not convenient, it can be cut off from the power cable. The exposed wires can
then be tied to a 9-36 VDC power supply capable of at least 14 W through a user supplied 6 Amp fuse.
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The supplied 12 V power adapter cannot be used for 24 V or above systems.
For an alternative power source:
1. Cut the 12 V car adapter from the power cable.
2. Install a user supplied 6 A slow blow fuse at the power source to protect the power supply wiring and
the warranty.
3. Tie the exposed wires to a 9-36 VDC supply capable of at least 14 W. Be sure to connect the red and
orange or green wires to the positive side of the power supply and connect the black and brown or
white wires to the negative side of the power supply.
 Since the 12 V car adapter on the supplied adapter cable incorporates a 6 A fuse, a
user supplied 6 A slow blow fuse in a suitable holder must be used at the alternate
power source to protect both the power supply and the warranty.
4. Plug in the adapter and/or turn on the power supply. The power LED briefly turns red when power is
detected and then turns green and enters operational mode.
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The ProPak6 provides an output voltage on pin 4 of COM1 and COM2 (POUT).
This output voltage is at the same level as the power source used to power the
ProPak6.
ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4
Table 5: Enclosure Power Requirements
Power Cable Connector Required
4-pin LEMO socket connector
on page 125 for connector part numbers.
Introduction to GNSS
Power Input Range
+9 to +36 V DC
a
labeled PWR
Chapter 2
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