Step 2. Is The Gps Antenna Connected To The Receiver; Step 3. A Component May Be Malfunctioning - ashtech Z-Xtreme System Manual

cable. If available, try a different power cable. If the new cable
works, the old cable is malfunctioning. Call your local dealer or
Ashtech customer support for assistance.
Go to step c if the problem is not yet resolved.
c. You may have a malfunctioning GPS receiver. Call your local dealer or
Ashtech customer support for assistance.
Receiver is powered up
Go to Step 2 below.

Step 2. Is the GPS Antenna Connected to the Receiver?

Look on the back panel of the receiver for a cable connecting the receiver to the antenna.
Antenna not connected to receiver
1. Connect the GPS antenna to the receiver.
On the back panel of the Z-Xtreme, connect the antenna cable to the port
labeled 'GPS Antenna'. Ensure the connection is snug and not cross-
threaded.
a. At the antenna, connect the antenna cable to the antenna. Ensure the
connection is snug and not cross-threaded.
b. Once connected, give the GPS receiver a few seconds to lock onto
satellites.
Antenna connected to receiver
1. Ensure proper connection.
The GPS antenna must be connected to the port on the back of the receiver
labeled 'GPS Antenna'. Ensure this is the case.
2. Ensure the connection at the receiver and the antenna is tight and not cross-
threaded.
Go to the next step if the problem is not yet resolved.

Step 3. A component may be malfunctioning.

1. You may have a malfunctioning antenna or antenna cable. Follow these
steps to help isolate which component is causing the problem.
2. Replace the cable with the one from the rover system. If the receiver locks
onto satellites, there is a problem with the base antenna cable. Contact your
local dealer or Ashtech customer support for assistance.
3. If the cable swap does not help, replace the antenna with the one from the
rover system. If the receiver locks onto satellites, there is a problem with the
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