Figure 3.3 Connecting Communication Module To Gps Receiver Module - Thales Z-Max Operation And Application Manual

Figure 3.3 Connecting Communication Module to GPS Receiver Module

Step 4: Attach the GPS Antenna Module to the GPS Receiver Module
In order for the GPS Receiver Module to track GPS satellites, the GPS
Antenna Module must be connected, and the antenna must have a relatively
unobstructed view of the sky.
The GPS Antenna Module is designed to either connect directly to the GPS
Receiver Module, or to the top of the UHF Antenna Module. In order to verify
that the Z-Max tracks satellites and records data we will connect the GPS
Antenna Module directly to the GPS Receiver Module. Attaching the GPS
Antenna Module to the UHF Antenna Module is covered on page 181 in the
System Guide for RTK Surveying section of this manual.
The GPS Antenna Module connects to the GPS Receiver Module without
cables. The base of the Antenna Module is circular except for a flattened area.
The top of the GPS Receiver Module is keyed so there is only one way it can
be inserted. Make sure the base of the Antenna Module is oriented so that the
flattened area is lined up with the flattened area of the receptacle. Once
aligned, insert the Antenna Module into the antenna receptacle. The module
should push easily into place. Once in place, twist the threaded collar on the
Antenna Module until the antenna is securely locked in place. (Figure 3.4).
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