Gps Antenna Module; Figure 2.8 Gps Antenna Module - Thales Z-Max Operation And Application Manual

Serial B
Serial B is a full duplex serial port which can be toggled between RS-232 and RS-
422 protocols. As an RS-422 port, it interfaces with the Thales U-Link transmitter.
The port will automatically convert to an RS-422 port when configuring the Thales
U-Link radio transmitter to use port B.
Pin 1 supplies 12 V output that can be used to power external devices. Pin 7 is an
event marker input. The pinout descriptions of all ports are defined in Appendix A,
Serial and Power Port Pinouts.
Power Port
The Z-Max GPS Receiver Module contains an external power connector that allows
you to power the receiver with an external power source such as a battery or an auto
lighter. The port is a 3-pin Fischer connector with a voltage input range of 10-28VDC.
For pinout definitions, see Appendix A - Serial and Power Port Pinouts.

GPS Antenna Module

The Max-Trac GPS Antenna Module, Figure 2.8, contains the GPS antenna which
allows the Z-Max receiver to track signals from the GPS satellites. This geodetic
quality antenna will accurately and consistently track satellites above the horizon and
provide good multipath rejection for signals reflecting from intermediate surfaces such
as the ground.
The GPS Antenna Module is designed to either connect directly to the GPS Receiver
Module, or to the top of the UHF Antenna Module if the Z-Max is intended for real-
time operation. The GPS Antenna Module connects without cables. The base of the
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Figure 2.8 GPS Antenna Module

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