GPS Receiver Quick Install Guide
A GPS Receiver is required when a Transmitter is set to use GPS as its time source.
Installation location guidelines
Determine a suitable location for the GPS Receiver unit. Location is extremely important to ensure the best operation of the system.
GPS Receiver must be mounted where it has a "clear view of the sky" to receive a GPS signal 24 hours a day.
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Typical mounting locations of the GPS Receiver unit include the inside of a window (not a Low-E glass window), to an exterior pole, or
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on a rooftop.
GPS Receiver unit should be kept away from large metal objects.
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GPS Receiver unit and cable must be mounted above any potential standing water, snow depth, leaves or other obstructions and is
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protected from the weather.
Maximum total distance of the GPS cable to the Transmitter cannot exceed 200 feet (60.96 m).
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If the GPS cable is located outdoors, the use of a GelWrap splice enclosure is strongly recommended.
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How to mount a GPS Receiver
1. Verify the kit contents and the installation location meets the installation guidelines.
2. From the outside of the building, route the GPS cable.
Internal antenna Transmitter: route through a 5/8 inch drilled hole into the building.
3. Assemble and mount the GPS Receiver unit to either the inside of a window (not Low-E glass) or to an outside pole or rooftop. The
mounting location is required to have a clear view of the sky.
NOTE
Be sure to follow local building code requirements when attaching the GPS unit to the inside of a window. Clean the windowpane
before using the suction cups for attachment.
4. Route GPS cable and connect to Transmitter GPS connection.
1 Watt Transmitter: connect cable to the GPS IN connection.
5 or 30 Watt Transmitter: connect cable to the Transmitter exciter GPS IN connection.
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