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Symmetricom XL-GPS Qucik Start

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XL-GPS Quick Start
This Quick Start guides you through an initial test configuration of the XL-GPS with a
standard GPS receiver, antenna, and antenna cable. If you're using a different configuration,
or for permanent installation instructions, see the "Installation/Configuration" section in the
XL-GPS User Guide, included on the product CD.

Outline Procedure

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Position the GPS antenna with a good view of the sky and connect it to the unit.
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(optional) Connect the network port, serial port, timing inputs and outputs, as
needed.
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Connect the power cord and wait for the unit to complete its startup.
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(optional) Configure the network settings using F100 on the front panel keypad.
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(optional) Configure the time display, using F1, F2, F66, and F69 on the front panel
keypad.
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Verify GPS receiver is operating using F119, F73, and STATUS on the front panel
keypad.

Positioning the GPS Antenna

Select a site for the standard antenna supplied with the XL-GPS. The optimal site:
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Is the highest point available.
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Offers a full 360° view horizontally, to within 10° vertically of the horizon.
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Is higher than neighboring buildings/obstructions.
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Is protected from strong radio frequency (RF) and microwave transmissions.
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Is set away from RF-reflective surfaces that cause multi-path interference.
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Is set 3 ft. (1 m) away from other GPS antennas.
If positioning the antenna outdoors is difficult or inconvenient, you may be able to test the
system by placing the GPS antenna in a window that gets the noon-time sun (e.g., south-
facing for users in the northern hemisphere). East/west-facing windows with good visibility
are okay. Avoid views obstructed by nearby trees, buildings, metallic window coatings, and
window shades, all of which block GPS signals. Window-mounted GPS antennas have
reduced visibility of GPS satellites, and receive weaker GPS signals, so the unit may have
difficulty locking to, and remain locked to, GPS satellite signals.
P/N 098-00212-000
File Name 098-00212-000_RevA.pdf
05/09/2010
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Summary of Contents for Symmetricom XL-GPS

  • Page 1 XL-GPS Quick Start This Quick Start guides you through an initial test configuration of the XL-GPS with a standard GPS receiver, antenna, and antenna cable. If you’re using a different configuration, or for permanent installation instructions, see the “Installation/Configuration” section in the XL-GPS User Guide, included on the product CD.

  • Page 2: Connecting The Power Supply

    NTP. • Connect RS-232 null modem cable (supplied) from SERIAL I/O to the serial port on a PC. This connection can be used to manage the XL-GPS locally, using the command line interface. • Make any other connections needed to J1, J2, J3, and the Expansion Module.
  • Page 3 ENTER Saves the new network parameters, and reboots the XL-GPS Configuring the Time Display Configure the XL-GPS to display time correctly. Use the menu-driven keypad/display interface, to enter the functions and select the desired settings, as follows: • F1 – Time Zone Offset: Set the number of hours difference between your time zone and UTC.
  • Page 4 To troubleshoot a problematic Antenna installation, recheck the physical location of the antenna, the cabling, and the configuration settings described in this manual. Sales and Customer Assistance Symmetricom's Customer Assistance Centers are a centralized resource to han- dle all of your customer needs. Customer Assistance Center Telephone Numbers:...
  • Page 5 Technical Support can be obtained either through the Online Support area of our website: http://www.symmetricom.com/support/online-support/ttm-product-support/, or by calling one of the above Customer Assistance Center numbers. When calling the worldwide (main number), or USA-based number: Select Option 1 for technical support.

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