Z-Max Power System; Figure 2.2 Z-Max Antenna Module - Thales Z-Max Operation And Application Manual

measured height of the antenna above the point. When the antenna is perfectly
centered over the point and the height of the antenna is measured, the three
dimensional position of the ground point can be computed. Each GPS receiver in the
system will have one GPS receiver antenna.
The GPS antenna for the Z-Max system is the GPS Antenna Module, Figure 2.2. The
GPS Antenna Module contains highly sensitive antenna electronics housed in a
durable, waterproof housing. The Z-Max Antenna Module employs a unique design
that allows the signal path to enter directly at the top of the receiver or to pass through
other modules without the need of any cables.

Z-Max Power System

All electronic devices require power to operate and the Z-Max is no different. A
number of options are available for powering the Z-Max system. Each is described
below:
Power Module
The internal power source for the Z-Max is the Power Module (Figure 2.3). Inside
the Power Module are rechargeable lithium ion battery cells. There are two
options for the Power Module, either the Max-Lite or the Max-Run Power Module.
The Max-Run Power Module is capable of running the receiver for 13 hours or
more at room temperature. The Max-Lite Power Module is capable of running the
receiver for 6 hours or more at room temperature. The Power Module does not
System Components

Figure 2.2 Z-Max Antenna Module

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