Panorama Antennas GPS[2]5 Series Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
GPS[2]5 Series
SW3-1035 - v3
1. Introduction
The GPS[2]5 antenna series is a range of high-performance L1/L2/L5 and L1/L5 band GPS/GNSS antennas with excellent filtering. The antenna module is
housed within a low profile, robust enclosure and is suitable for use with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou systems requiring high accuracy for naviga-
tion, RTK and other precision applications.
The antenna is available in panel mount (GPS[2]5P) and magnetic / adhesive mount (GPS[2]5MS) variants. The GPS[2]5P can be installed on a metal or
plastic panel. The GPS[2]5MS can be attached by magnetic adhesion on a ferromagnetic panel. For other mounting surface materials, the adhesive pad
can be used.
The antenna is supplied with integral flame retardant RG174 cable (compliant to UN ECE R118), and is suitable for many installation environments.
This product contains an active GPS/GNSS antenna.
GPS25 part numbers contain an L1/L2/L5 GPS/GNSS antenna: Rated voltage: 3-12VDC Rated current: 35mA maximum
GPS5 part numbers contain an L1/L5 GPS/GNSS antenna: Rated voltage: 3-5VDC Rated current: 37mA maximum
The supply to these devices must be provided with overcurrent protection of 1A maximum.
2. Mounting requirements and selecting location
The antenna should be mounted with a clear view of the sky for optimal satellite acquisition.
If utilising the adhesive pad it is recommended that the installation is carried out when the temperature is higher than 50°F (10°C) - the ideal temperature for
the pad bonding is in the range of 70°F (21°C) to 100°F (37°C).
For the panel mount version, ensure that there is adequate under panel clearance and that there is no double skin panel or cross brace present.
Measure to check for central position if applicable.
For optimal performance the antenna should, if possible, be mounted at least 300mm (1ft) away from other conductive objects on the mounting panel.
3. Panel Mounting
Mask panel area around hole position to protect paintwork and headliner. Drill a pilot hole, and then increase to 19mm
(3/4"), ensuring that drill/ cutter bit does not contact headliner. Clean area around the hole, carefully removing all swarf.
Hole
Apply some petroleum jelly or paint around the hole to prevent corrosion if necessary.
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Remove protective backing from underside of antenna and feed coaxial cable through panel. Position the antenna over the
hole and stick to panel by applying firm downward pressure. Assemble washer & nut from underside and tighten.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed a torque of 5Nm (3.6ft/lbs) when tightening the mounting nut.
4. Adhesive Mounting
Make sure that the selected mounting surface is clean and dry. De-grease suface with 70% isopropyl alcohol (allowing time to dry) if required. The
magnetic / adhesive version of the antenna is supplied with an anti-scratch pad fitted as standard and this should be removed before the adhesive pad is
fitted to the antenna. Once the anti-scratch pad has been peeled off, remove protective backing from supplied adhesive pad and adhere to underside of
antenna, position the antenna over desired location, remove remaining protective backing and stick to panel by applying firm downward pressure.