ACR Electronics AISLink CB2 User Manual page 8

2.1.2 GPS (GNNS) Antenna Mounting
The GPS Antenna should be installed with a clear and unobstructed view of the sky, it
should NOT be positioned or mounted on a mast that can cause the antenna to swing and
potentially reduce the accuracy of the GPS position and it should NOT be positioned in the
direct path of a radar transmitter.
The GPS antenna can be mounted either on a fl at horizontal surface or on a suitable pole
mount (not supplied).
• If you intend to surface mount the antenna, ensure you have access to the
underside of the mounting surface.
• If you intend to pole-mount the antenna, the mount requires a 1 inch 14 TPI
thread.
After fi xing the GPS antenna to an appropriate location, route the 10m cable to your AIS
transceiver unit, adding extension cable as necessary.
DO NOT cut the GPS Antenna cable. Neatly coil and tie any excess
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cable
Connect the cable to the GPS connector on the CB2.
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For deck mounting allow the cable to exit
the side of the antenna mount and pass
through the deck using a suitable deck
gland.
DO NOT pass the cable through the
centre of the deck mount and then screw
the antenna on to the mount. This will
result in damage to the cable
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