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- Page 1 500S™ Smart Antenna Installation and Operation Manual P/N 016-0171-668 Rev. A 09/17 E29808 Copyright 2017...
- Page 2 Raven Industries shall not be held responsible for any modifications or repairs made outside our...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents 1 Description 2 Key Features 2 Feedback 3 500S™ Installation 3 Display, Mounting, and Connections 3 500S™ Mounting 4 Powering on the 500S™ 6 500S™ Operation 6 GNSS Operation 6 Troubleshooting 8 Technical Specifications 10... -
Page 5: Description
DESCRIPTION Raven’s all new 500S™ is designed to excel in challenging environments and is ideal for various applications and aggressive user scenarios. The 500S™ is a multi-GNSS, high accuracy receiver that offers quick startup and reacquisition times. FIGURE 1. 500S™ Antenna... -
Page 6: Feedback
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Page 7: 500S™ Mounting
• Ideal antenna placement on a vehicle is the center of the cab roof assuming there is a clear view of the sky. • If possible, keep other antennas at least 91 cm (3’) away from the 500S™ receiver. • Position the antenna as high as possible. - Page 8 • Do not run cables near high voltage or strong RF noise and transmitter sources. MOUNTING OPTIONS 500S™ only allows for the following pole mounting options. To install the antenna: 1. Use the provided screws to secure the antenna mounting base to the antenna.
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Page 9: Powering On The 500S
RECEIVER PERFORMANCE The 500S™ works by finding four or more GNSS satellites in the visible sky and uses information from the satellites to compute a position within 2.5 m (98.5”). Since there is some error in the GNSS data calculations, the 500S™ also tracks a differential... - Page 10 The 500S™ uses these corrections to improve position accuracy to better than 0.6 m (24”).
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
• Check the receiver power status. No communication • Verify the baud rate settings match. data from the 500S™ • Check settings on the CR7™ console. If needed, redetect serial devices. • Verify it is tracking four or more GNSS satellites. - Page 12 Issue Possible Solution • Check to see if the power supply is functioning 500S™ LED not properly. blinking after • Ensure cable is completely seated and secured to the connection to power 500S™ connector. 500S™ LED displays solid color content •...
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Page 13: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 4. GNSS Sensor Specifications Item Specification Receiver Type GNSS L1 Signals received GNSS and GLONASS Channels GNSS sensitivity -142 dBm SBAS tracking 3-channel, parallel tracking Update rate 10 Hz standard Cold start < 60 s typical (no almanac or RTC) Warm start <... - Page 14 Item Specification Power Isolation Reverse Polarity Protection Antenna Voltage Internal Antenna TABLE 8. Environmental Specifications Item Specification Operating -40° to +70° (-40° F to +158° F) Temperature Storage Temperature -40° to +85° (-40° F to +185° F) Humidity 95% non-condensing Mechanical Shock: EP455 section 5.14.1 Shock and Vibration Operational Vibration: EP455 Section 5.15.1 Random...
- Page 15 HOW CAN I GET SERVICE? Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven dealer. If the dealer approves the warranty claim, the dealer will process the claim and send it to Raven Industries for final approval. The freight cost to Raven Industries will be the customer’s responsibility.
- Page 16 WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY? Raven Industries will not assume any expense or liability for repairs made outside our facilities without written consent. Raven Industries is not responsible for damage to any associated equipment or products and will not be liable for loss of profit, labor, or other damages. The...
- Page 17 24 months from the date of retail sale. In no case will the Extended Warranty period exceed 36 months from the date the product was issued by Raven Industries Applied Technology division. This Extended Warranty coverage applies only to the original owner and is non-transferable.
- Page 18 HOW CAN I GET SERVICE? Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven dealer. If the dealer approves the warranty claim, the dealer will process the claim and send it to Raven Industries for final approval. The freight cost to Raven Industries will be the customer’s responsibility.