Summary of Contents for Symmetricom GPS Antenna
- Page 1 GPS ANTENNA SETS I N S T AL L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Manual P/N: 60500012 Doc. No.: 001023AD Published: July 2003 GPS Antenna Sets P/N 8300900x . . . applicable for...
- Page 2 Prior to return of a product under terms of this warranty, Symmetricom GmbH is to be notified. Notification is to include the model number and serial number of the product and full details of the problem.
- Page 3 GPS Antenna Sets Change Record CHANGE RECORD Revision Issued Para. Subject of Change Remarks 10/2001 First Release 05/2000 Connector for H2000 cable and lightning protection added 07/2000 Cable length for RG213 changed 07/2003 Completely reworked 001023AD – July 2003...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
4.3. Wall Mounting....................11 4.3.1. Pre-Assembly of the Mounting Fixture ..........11 4.3.2. Fixing of the Mounting Tube..............11 4.4. Assembly of the GPS Antenna ..............12 Assembly of the Antenna Cable and the Connector ....13 5.1. Antenna Cable and Connector..............13 5.2. - Page 6 8.1. Return Procedure ..................19 8.2. Repacking...................... 19 A. Procurement Information ............21 A.1. GPS Antenna Sets ..................21 A.2. GPS Antenna and Mounting Device............21 A.3. Antenna Cables..................... 22 A.4. Connectors....................22 A.5. Lightning Protection..................22 A.6. Grounding Kit....................22 Glossary ................
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Page 7: How To Use This Manual
Protection protection. Installation of the Grounding Contains instructions for installing the grounding kit. Repacking and Return Contains repacking and return. Procurement Information Lists necessary procurement information to purchase a GPS antenna and parts associated to it. 001023AD – July 2003... -
Page 8: Who Should Read This Document
GPS Antenna Sets How to Use This Manual 1.3. Who Should Read This Document This publication is written for technical audiences. It describes instructions for installation as well as technical details primarily intended for qualified technical personnel. 1.4. Related Documentation If additional documentation of the original manufacturer of the parts is available, it is included in the delivery package. -
Page 9: Where To Find Answers To Product And Document Questions
Where to Find Answers to Product and Document Questions For additional information about the parts described in this guide, please contact your Symmetricom representative or our service office. We appreciate your suggestions of ways to improve any part of this guide. Please make your suggestions on a copy of the concerned page and send it to us. - Page 10 GPS Antenna Sets How to Use This Manual (This page is intentionally blank) 001023AD – July 2003...
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Page 11: Description Of The Parts
With the Symmetricom mounting device the GPS antenna can be mounted on a mast with a diameter up to 60 mm or at a wall. If wall mounting is applicable, the mounting fixture and the clamps can be used while attaching parts are not included. -
Page 12: Grounding Kit
GPS Antenna Sets Description of the Parts 2.5. Grounding Kit Lightning transients can also be conducted via the outer conductor of an coaxial cable. To protect the GPS receiver unit from become damaged from this transients, a grounding kit can be attached along the coaxial cable and grounded to a low impedance ground (e.g. -
Page 13: Unpacking And Inspection
Inspect the items for shipping damage, including bent or loose parts, broken connectors, or other visible defects. Notify Symmetricom GmbH and the carrier who delivered the equipment if you suspect that it was damaged in transit. 001023AD – July 2003... - Page 14 GPS Antenna Sets Unpacking and Inspection (This page is intentionally blank) 001023AD – July 2003...
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Page 15: Installation Of The Gps Antenna
Installation of the GPS Antenna Installation of the GPS Antenna This chapter provides procedures to be performed when installing a GPS antenna 4.1. Selection of a Suitable Location GPS signals don’t penetrate walls, roofs, solid metal structures or dense foliage. Tracking more satellites improves the GPS system performance. -
Page 16: Mast Mounting
GPS Antenna Sets Installation of the GPS Antenna 4.2. Mast Mounting 4.2.1. Pre-Assembly of the Mounting Fixture Install the mounting fixture at the mounting fixture upper end of the mast by putting two mounting brackets around the mast. Fix it by using four plain washers and mounting bracket four nuts. -
Page 17: Wall Mounting
GPS Antenna Sets Installation of the GPS Antenna 4.3. Wall Mounting 4.3.1. Pre-Assembly of the Mounting Fixture Fix the mounting fixture with mounting fixture four suitable screws on the wall. (see sketch beside) wall 4.3.2. Fixing of the Mounting Tube... -
Page 18: Assembly Of The Gps Antenna
(bottom to top). antenna-top Assemble the connector according chapter 5. of this manual. Connect the antenna cable to the GPS antenna. Assemble the GPS antenna to the antenna N-connector base by fastening the four screws. antenna-base mounting-tube antenna-cable 001023AD – July 2003... -
Page 19: Assembly Of The Antenna Cable And The Connector
GPS Antenna Sets Assembly of the Antenna Cable and the Connector Assembly of the Antenna Cable and the Connector This chapter provides principal assembly instruction to put the connector onto the corresponding antenna cable. Furthermore describes the specific features of the individual connectors to be considered. -
Page 20: Preparation Of The Antenna Cable
GPS Antenna Sets Assembly of the Antenna Cable and the Connector 5.2. Preparation of the Antenna Cable Usually the connectors are assembled as follows: Slide the hex nut, washer and gasket onto the antenna cable one by one. Strip the antenna cable (inner conductor, dielectric, braid and jacket) as follows:... -
Page 21: Installation Of The Lightning Protector
Lightning Protector Installation of the Lightning Protector This chapter provides principal instructions to install a lightning protector in the line between GPS antenna and GPS receiver unit. Warning Do not install the lightning protector in the presence of thunderstorms. Failure to obey this warning may result in injury or death to you or to others. - Page 22 GPS Antenna Sets Installation of the Lightning Protector (This page is intentionally blank) 001023AD – July 2003...
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Page 23: Installation Of The Grounding Kit
Grounding Kit Installation of the Grounding Kit This chapter provides principal instructions to install a grounding kit in the line between GPS antenna and the building. Warning Do not install the grounding kit in the presence of thunderstorms. Failure to obey this warning may result in injury or death to you or to others. - Page 24 GPS Antenna Sets Installation of the Grounding Kit (This page is intentionally blank) 001023AD – July 2003...
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Page 25: Repacking And Return
Return Procedure To return the unit to the manufacturer for repair, use the following instructions: Contact the service department of Symmetricom GmbH (see back cover of this document) to announce the repair/service case before returning the product. Follow the procedure provided by the service department. - Page 26 GPS Antenna Sets Repacking and Return (This page is intentionally blank) 001023AD – July 2003...
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Page 27: Procurement Information
Please provide the parts name together with the part number when ordering. A.1. GPS Antenna Sets An antenna set includes a GPS antenna, the antenna cable with the chosen length, 2 connectors and the mounting device with attachment parts. Type of cable and available length... -
Page 28: Antenna Cables
GPS Antenna Sets Procurement Information A.3. Antenna Cables Please order the cable per meter needed. Type of the cable Part Number RG58 36000010 RG213 36000030 LowLoss 36000055 LCF ½ ” 36000060 A.4. Connectors Name of the Component Part Number Connector for cable type RG58, straight... -
Page 29: Glossary
GPS Antenna Sets Glossary GLOSSARY (ONLY NON-STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS ARE LISTED) European Council Europäische Norm Abbreviation for German expression of European Standard Electro Static Discharge The rapid, spontaneous transfer of electrostatic charge induced by a high electrostatic field. Global Positioning System... -
Page 30: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions GPS Antenna Sets Glossary (This page is intentionally blank) Glossary–2 001023AD – July 2003... - Page 31 Phone: +49 – 700-328864357 Service/Support Fax: +49 – 8104-6624-33 e-mail: service@symmetricom.de Sales Phone: +49 – 8104-6624-29 Symmetricom GmbH Fax: +49 – 8104-6624-28 Fichtenstrasse 25 e-mail: sales@symmetricom.de D-85649 Hofolding / Munich Germany www.symmetricom.com...
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